Mitosis and Cell Cycle

Front

What are the stages of mitosis in order?

Back

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

Front

During which phase do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

Back

metaphase

Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase

Front

What are the two resulting cells in mitosis like compared to the starting cell?

Back

identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.

Front

What is the structure that holds sister chromatids together?

Back

centromere

Front

What phase of the cell cycle is characterized by cell growth and preparation for DNA replication?

Back

G1 Phase

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated?

Back

S Phase

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for mitosis?

Back

G2 Phase

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the chromosomes during anaphase.