Unit 6 LT #1: Mitosis

Front

What is the type of cell division that results in two identical diploid cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the phase called where the cell grows and replicates its DNA between divisions?

Back

Interphase

Front

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes move away from each other?

Back

Anaphase

Front

What are the two halves of a duplicated chromosome known as?

Back

Sister chromatids

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis where chromatin condenses into chromosomes?

Back

Prophase

Front

What structure is responsible for pulling chromosomes apart during mitosis?

Back

Spindle fibers

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where the nuclear envelope begins to reform?

Back

Telophase

Front

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

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the role of centrioles during mitosis?

Back

They help organize the spindle fibers.

Front

What happens to the chromosome number during mitosis?

Back

It remains the same; the daughter cells are diploid.