The Cell Cycle and Mitosis Test Questions with Answers Rated A

The Cell Cycle and Mitosis Test Questions with Answers Rated A


1. cytokinesis division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells




2. mitosis A process that takes place in the nucleus of a dividing cell that results in the
formation of two new nuclei each having the same number of chromosomes as the
parent nucleus, each daughter cell receives a set of genetic information identical
to the parent cell. Asexual reproduction




3. interphase Period of time where a cell carries on metabolism and replicates chromosomes
prior to cell division. Cells are in this phase most of the time.




4. prophase Chromatin condenses into chromosomes,
Chromosomes become visible, nuclear envelop dissolves, spindle forms,
the first and longest phase of mitosis




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, The Cell Cycle and Mitosis Test Questions with Answers Rated A




5. metaphase second phase of mitosis when spindle fibers align the chromosomes along the cell
equator (middle of cell)




6. anaphase Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell, centromeres
divide, third phase of mitosis




7. telophase final phase of mitosis during which new cells prepare for their own independent
existence, two new nuclei form, nuclear membrane reforms, spindle begins to
break apart, chromosomes begin to return back to chromatin




8. chromatid Each half of the chromosome; one of two identical "sister" parts of a duplicated
chromosome

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