cell cycle

Front

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

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G1 phase

Front

What is the term for DNA that is tightly coiled around proteins?

Back

Chromosome

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does cell division take place?

Back

M phase

Front

What are the two exact copies of DNA in a chromosome called?

Back

Chromatids

Front

What structure holds the replicated sister chromatids together?

Back

Centromere

Front

What phase follows the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

Back

S phase (Synthesis phase)

Front

What is the main purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?

Back

Preparation for mitosis and ensuring DNA is replicated correctly.

Front

What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

Back

To monitor and regulate the progression of the cell cycle, ensuring that each phase is completed accurately before moving to the next.

Front

What is the significance of the M phase in the cell cycle?

Back

It is the phase where mitosis and cytokinesis occur, resulting in the division of the cell into two daughter cells.

Front

What happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA replication occurs, resulting in the duplication of chromosomes.