Mitosis/Cell Cycle

Front

The cell spends most of its life in ________________.

Back

interphase

Front

Nucleolus and nuclear membrane start to disappear, chromatin condenses into chromosomes, and spindle fibers start to form. Name that Stage!

Back

Prophase

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

Back

nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Front

Which of these phases of mitosis take place first?

Back

prophase

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

Interphase has 3 stages; G1, S, and G2. What happens during synthesis?

Back

The cell makes a copy of its DNA

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

To divide a cell's nucleus and its contents into two identical nuclei.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What are the three main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What happens during G1 phase of interphase?

Back

Cells grow and carry out normal functions.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4