Cell Cycle Vocabulary

Mitosis is...

• second main stage of the cell cycle during which the cell's replicated DNA divides.

• process resulting in four cells with half the genetic material

• process resulting in two cells with half the genetic material

• results in four cells identical to the original cell

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Third phase of mitosis in which sister chromatids are pulled apart.

• Anaphase

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle called?

• Cytokinesis
• M phase
• Interphase
• G1 Phase

What is a series of events a cell goes through as they grow and divide?

• Cell Division
• Cell Cycle
• Cytokinesis
• Mitosis

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Chromosomes are made up of two identical sister _____________.

• chloroplasts

• nuclei

• chromatids

• genes

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During the ___ phase, DNA is replicated.

• G1
• S
• G2
• M

What does NOT happen during interphase?

• growth
• DNA replication 
• obtaining nutrients
• cell divison

Division of the nucleus.

• Cytokinesis
• Mitosis
• Prophase
• Interphase

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The phase in mitosis where chromosomes move away and are pulled apart by spindles to opposite sides of the cell.

• prophase
• anaphase
• metaphase
• telephase

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Chromosomes condense from long stands into paired rod like structures. 

• Prophase
• Interphase

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