Mitosis and Cell Cycle Flashcard

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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What are the stages of the Cell Cycle?

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The Cell Cycle consists of Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M Phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What happens during the S phase of Interphase?

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During the S phase, the cell makes a copy of its DNA.

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What is the result of Mitosis?

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The result of Mitosis is 2 genetically identical cells.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, chromosomes de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, consisting of G1, S, and G2 phases.