Mitosis and Cell Cycle

Front

The cell spends most of its life in ________________.

Back

Interphase

Front

Structure (b) is a ____.

Back

centromere

Front

During what phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

Back

S phase

Front

Structure (a) is a ____.

Back

chromosome

Front

Structure (c) is a ____.

Back

chromatid

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

To divide the cell's nucleus and ensure each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

Front

What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M phase (mitosis and cytokinesis).

Front

What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

The cell grows and carries out normal functions, preparing for DNA replication.

Front

What occurs during the G2 phase of the cell cycle?

Back

The cell continues to grow and prepares for mitosis, checking for DNA damage.

Front

Define chromatid.

Back

A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, joined by a centromere.