Mitosis

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart?

Back

Anaphase

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

Back

Synthesis (S phase)

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equatorial plane?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis where the cell divides into two daughter cells?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for mitosis?

Back

Interphase

Front

What structure is responsible for organizing the mitotic spindle during mitosis?

Back

Centrosome

Front

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm that occurs after mitosis?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To separate and pull apart the sister chromatids.

Front

What happens to the nuclear envelope during prophase?

Back

It breaks down.

Front

What is the significance of the G1 phase in the cell cycle?

Back

It is the phase where the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.