The Cell Cycle - 7th grade (mod)

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A jelly-like substance found inside a cell surrounding its organelles is

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cytoplasm

Front

A human cell has 46 chromosomes before mitosis occurs. How many chromosomes will the daughter cells have after mitosis?

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46

Front

Identify the phase of mitosis where chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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anaphase

Front

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes become visible and the membrane surrounding the nucleus breaks down?

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Prophase

Front

The point on the chromosome where the two chromatids are held together is called?

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centromere

Front

What is the process called when a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells?

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mitosis

Front

What are the two main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase and Mitosis

Front

What phase of the cell cycle is responsible for cell growth and DNA replication?

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Interphase

Front

What is the term for the period of the cell cycle when the cell is not dividing?

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Interphase

Front

What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.