Mitosis Review

Front

What phase of mitosis involves the condensation of chromatin and the formation of spindle fibers?

Back

Prophase

Front

What is the process called that involves the division of the nucleus?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What are the structures that are formed when DNA is replicated and consist of two identical halves?

Back

Chromatids

Front

What occurs during cytokinesis in animal cells?

Back

The cell membrane pinches off to form two new cells.

Front

Why must cells of an organism replicate?

Back

For growth, repair of damaged cells, and replacement of dying cells.

Front

What is the term for the region where two sister chromatids are joined together?

Back

Centromere

Front

During which phase do chromosomes line up at the cell's equator?

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the final phase of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear membrane re-forms?

Back

Telophase

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers during mitosis?

Back

To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

Back

Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.