Cell Cycle and Mitosis Flashcard

Front

What happens during the stage labeled C? Options:

S Phase - DNA is copied

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G₂ Phase - DNA is copied

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Metaphase - chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

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S Phase - cell makes organelles for division

Back

S Phase - DNA is copied

Front

Uncontrolled cell division results in what?

Back

tumors/cancer

Front

At specific checkpoints along the Cell Cycle, what protein can be released to promote division/continue the Cell cycle?

Back

cyclin

Front

What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis? Options: Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase, Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

What is the correct term for "cylinder-shaped organelles found in animal cells which help to form spindle fibers during cell division"?

Back

centriole

Front

One duplicated chromosome contains two _____.

Back

sister chromatids

Front

The centromere is surrounded by a protein called a _____.

Back

kinetochore

Front

The cell grows and is synthesizing all material before it can replicate.

Back

G1 phase

Front

The cell checks to see if everything is synthesized correctly and is preparing to divide.

Back

G2 Phase

Front

Cyclin is a family of proteins that regulates what?

Back

Cell Cycle