Cell Growth Review

Front

What is a tumor?

Back

A mass of cells that forms when cells lose their ability to regulate the cell cycle and divide at an accelerated rate.

Front

During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane?

Back

Metaphase.

Front

What process occurs just before mitosis?

Back

DNA replication.

Front

What is a chromosome?

Back

A structure within cells that contains DNA and genetic information.

Front

Do all cells replicate at the same rate?

Back

No, different types of cells replicate at different rates.

Front

What is mitosis?

Back

The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

Front

What is cytokinesis?

Back

The division of the cytoplasm of a cell, which occurs after mitosis.

Front

What is interphase?

Back

The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

Front

What is the role of the centromere?

Back

The region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined.

Front

What happens during prophase?

Back

Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.