10.2 Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in prophase?
A
The chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nucleus breaks down, and the spindle fibers form.
2
Q
What happens in metaphase?
A
The chromosomes line up and prepare for separation.
3
Q
What happens in anaphase?
A
The sister chromatids are pulled to opposite ends of the cell.
4
Q
What happens in telophase/cytokinesis?
A
The cell splits and reforms the nucleus in each new cell.
5
Q
What are multipotent cells?
A
Stem cells in specific areas that make specific cells.
6
Q
What are pluripotent cells?
A
Cells that were created from leftover embryos that can become any cell.
7
Q
What are induced pluripotent cells?
A
Regular cells that scientists turned into embryonic cells.
8
Q
What do transcription factors do?
A
They control the production of protein.
