Cell Cycle Quiz

At the end of the cell cycle, the division of the cell’s nucleus occurs. What is this process called?

Until the sister chromatids in each duplicated chromosome separate during mitosis, they are held together by a special structure. What is this structure called?

A chromosome is made up of two identical coiled strands of DNA. What are these strands called?

Following mitosis, the division of the cell’s cytoplasm occurs. What is this process called?

Most cells go through a cyclical process of growth, development, and division. What is this process called?

The cell cycle can be divided into two main phases—a period of growth and development and the mitotic phase. What is the period of growth and development called?

Mitosis and cytokinesis result in the formation of two identical new cells. What are these cells called?

For some cells, identified as those with membrane-bound structures, the cell cycle might take as long as one year. What are these cells called?