____________ is the stage of the cell cycle in which the cell grows, carries out cellular functions, and replicates (makes copies of ) its DNA to prepare for the next stage of the cell cycle.

___________ is the stage of the cell cycle during which the cell's nucleus and nuclear material divide.

______________ is the process by which the cell's cytoplasm divides.

________________ are the structures that contain the genetic material that is passed from generation to generation of cells.

_____________ is the relaxed form of DNA inside of the cell's nucleus

The first and longest stage of mitosis, in which chromatin condenses into chromosomes, is called _____________.

___________________ are structures that contain identical DNA (HINT: They are half of the "X" of chromosomes).

The structure at the center of the chromosome where the sister chromatids are attached is called the ________________.

The second stage of mitosis, in which the chromosomes line up in the center of the cell, is called _____________.

The third phase of mitosis, in which the spindle fibers pull apart the chromatids, is called ____________________.

The last stage of mitosis, in which the chromosomes arrive at the poles of the cell and relax, is called _________________.

Proteins called ___________ bind to cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) during interphase and mitosis to start the activities that take place during these areas of the cell cycle.

___________ is the uncontrolled growth and division of cells - a failure in the regulation of the cell cycle.

Substances and agents known to cause cancer are called _______________

___________ is programmed cell death.

___________ are unspecialized cells that can develop into specialized cells under the right conditions.