Cell Division/ Mitosis Review

Front

What are the main reasons cells replicate?

Back

Growth, repair, and replacement.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes condense?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What is a key statement of the cell theory?

Back

All cells come from preexisting cells.

Front

What is the process called when the cell splits into two?

Back

Cytokinesis.

Front

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase.

Front

What is the first phase of mitosis?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What happens during metaphase?

Back

Chromosomes align along the equatorial plane of the cell.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

They help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What occurs during anaphase?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis?

Back

Telophase.