Mitosis Questions
What is the number of cells mitosis creates?
2
Mitosis results in the formation of what?
2 genetically identical daughter cells
How long does mitosis take?
2 hours
During which phase does the number of chromosomes briefly double?
Anaphase
Which phase occurs directly after metaphase?
Anaphase
What does a cell do after it completes telophase and cytokinesis?
Begins interphase
How long does interphase take?
Between 18 and 20 hours
How long does the whole cell cycle take?
Between 20 and 22 hours
When DNA in a cell is uncoiled and spread throughout the nucleus it is called...
Chromatin
What is condensed genetic material called?
Chromosome
What is a major event of metaphase?
Chromosomes align along middle of cell
What is a major event of prophase?
Chromosomes begin to condense and spindle fibers start to form
What is the final step of the cell cycle or M phase?
Cytokenisis
Name one reason why mitosis is important
Development and growth Cell replacement Regeneration
Is mitosis haploid or diploid?
Diploid
True or false: Cell growth occurs during the process of mitosis.
False. It happens during interphase.
In what stage does a cell spend most of its' life?
Interphase
During which phase does the DNA make a copy of itself?
Interphase (Synthesis)
The two main stages of the cell cycle are called...
Interphase and mitosis
List the Phases of the Cell Cycle in order...
Interphase(G1, S, G2), Prophase (P), Metaphase, Anaphase (A), Telophase (T)
During which phase does the chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell?
Metaphase
During which phase do chromosome first become visible?
Prophase
During which phase of mitosis do spindle fibers first form?
Prophase
In a chromosome pair connected by a centromere, what is each individual chromosome half called?
Sister chromatid
What is a major event of anaphase?
Sister chromatids separate
What structure guides the movement of chromosomes?
Spindle fiber
Cytokinesis begins during which phase of cell division?
Telophase
During which stage of mitosis do nucleus reappear?
Telophase
If the chromosomes were not able to reproduce during the S phase of interphase, what would occur?
The cell could not divide and the G0 phase would start
What is the purpose of cytokinesis?
To separate the cytoplasm and cell membrane
