07: Cell Cycle

Question 1

Cell Cycle

Answer 1

• Series of changes a cell undergoes from the time it is formed until it divides.

Question 2

Differentiation

Answer 2

• A form of development
• Uncommitted cells become committed
  
  • consequently able to carry out a particular function

Question 3

Interphase

Answer 3

• Preparation period before the cell can divide
• Must synthesize biochemicals and other contents

Question 4

Interphase Stages

Answer 4

1. S Phase
2. M Phase (mitotic)
   
   1. Mitosis
   2. Cytokinesis

Question 5

Mitosis

Answer 5

1. Prophase
2. Metaphase
3. Anaphase
4. Telophase

Question 6

Mitosis:

Prophase

Answer 6

• Chromosomes condense and become visible
• Nuclear envelope

Question 7

Mitosis:

Metaphase

Answer 7

• Chromosomes align along metaphase plate of cell
• Spindle fibers attach to kinetochores
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Question 8

Mitosis:

Anaphase

Answer 8

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Question 9

Mitosis:

Telophase

Answer 9

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Question 10

Cytokinesis