B2 Cell Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cell cycle?
A
Interphase. Mitosis. Cytokinesis.
2
Q
What is interphase?
A
Cell grows in size, DNA and organelles replicate.
3
Q
What is mitosis?
A
Replicated chromosomes line up along the centre of the cell and get pulled to opposite poles. Nucleus divides.
4
Q
What is cytokinesis?
A
Cell membrane and cytoplasm divide to form 2 new identical daughter cells.