Mitosis / Cell Cycle

Front

What is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells?

Back

Mitosis

Front

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

Back

Interphase

Front

What are the main reasons cells must replicate?

Back

Growth, Replacement of dying cells, Repair of damaged cells.

Front

What is an abnormal mass of cancer cells called?

Back

Tumor

Front

How many chromosomes do humans have?

Back

46

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where chromosomes align in the center of the cell?

Back

Metaphase

Front

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

Back

Genome

Front

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

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the term for the period of the cell cycle when the cell is not dividing?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the chromosomes.