Cell Division

Front

What phase of mitosis is characterized by the visibility of chromosomes and the appearance of spindle fibers?

Back

Prophase

Front

What are the two identical copies formed by DNA replication during the S phase of the cell cycle called?

Back

Sister chromatids

Front

What is the process called where one cell divides to form two identical daughter cells?

Back

Cell division (mitosis)

Front

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

Back

Metaphase

Front

Why does a cell spend the majority of its time in interphase?

Back

The cell is growing and carrying out processes such as metabolism and DNA replication.

Front

What is the term for the structure that holds sister chromatids together?

Back

Centromere

Front

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

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

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

Back

G2 phase

Front

What is the name of the phase where the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the term for the loose form of DNA present during interphase?

Back

Chromatin