The Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Front

What is the structure that packages DNA in a cell?

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A chromosome.

Front

What is the primary phase of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of its life?

Back

Interphase.

Front

What is the name of the process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Front

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

Back

Metaphase.

Front

What phase of mitosis involves the condensation of chromatin into visible chromosomes?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What is the term for the complete set of genetic material in an organism?

Back

Genome.

Front

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

Back

S phase of Interphase.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What happens during anaphase of mitosis?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the final stage of mitosis where the cell divides into two?

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Telophase.