cell cycle Flashcards
1
Q
what is the cell cycle
A
main goal is for the cells to divide
2
Q
interphase
A
preparation stage of cell cycle. cell grows and takes in nutrients. spends most of its time in this stage.
3
Q
which cell cycle stage is the longest
A
interphase
4
Q
what are the stages of interphase
A
G1 S G2
5
Q
G1
A
first growth phase. produces new protein and new organelles
6
Q
S
A
synthesis phase. cell copies its dna.
makes key protien
7
Q
G2
A
second growth phase
beginning of splitting in the cell
preparation for mitosis
8
Q
what is mitosis
A
prophase
9
Q
what is prophase
A
splitting of cells.
chromatin becoming chromasomes
10
Q
what is chromatin
A
noodle like dna
11
Q
chromosomes
A
made up of 2 twin chromatids attached together by centromere
