Cell Cycle and Mitosis

Front

What happens to the DNA before cells can divide?

Back

It is replicated.

Front

What is the correct order of mitosis?

Back

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.

Front

What are the individual strands on the duplicated chromosomes called?

Back

chromatids.

Front

What is the process called when the cell membrane splits and two new daughter cells are formed?

Back

Cytokinesis.

Front

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the chromosomes lining up in the middle of the cell?

Back

Metaphase.

Front

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

Back

Centromere.

Front

During which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes begin to condense and become visible?

Back

Prophase.

Front

What is the main purpose of mitosis?

Back

To produce two identical daughter cells.

Front

What occurs during anaphase?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Telophase.