Mitosis Vocab Review

Front

What is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids attach?

Back

Centromere

Front

What is a sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and determines a trait called?

Back

Gene

Front

What is the period of the cell cycle between cell divisions called?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the threadlike structure of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information called?

Back

Chromosome

Front

What is the series of events in which a cell grows, prepares for division, and divides to form two daughter cells called?

Back

Cell Cycle

Front

What is the process by which a cell divides its nucleus and contents?

Back

Mitosis

Front

What is the final stage of mitosis where the cytoplasm divides?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What are the identical copies of a chromosome called?

Back

Sister chromatids

Front

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

Back

Metaphase

Front

What is the phase of mitosis where the chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell?

Back

Anaphase