Cell Cycle

Question 1

apoptosis

Answer 1

(eliminates) self-destructing process in order to get rid of old, unneeded, or damaged cells

Question 2

cell division

Answer 2

(split) process in which a cell divides into two or more to reproduce and renew dead cells

Question 3

chromatin

Answer 3

(recipe) DNA and proteins inside of nucleus giving tasks to the cell

Question 4

chromosome

Answer 4

(boss) compacted DNA that makes sure each cell gets the right set of instructions during cell division

Question 5

DNA

Answer 5

(book) molecule that carries instructions

Question 6

sister chromatids

Answer 6

(sisters) two identical copies of a chromosome containing the same information

Question 7

centromere

Answer 7

(in the center) connects the sister chromatids of a chromosome together

Question 8

gene

Answer 8

(ladder) set of instructions in our DNA

Question 9

allele

Answer 9

(blue dogs) different version of a gene that determines specific characteristics or traits

Question 10

autosome

Answer 10

(automatic) structures within the cell carrying genetic information that determines body functions & traits

Question 11

gamete

Answer 11

(game) cells involved in sexual reproduction

Question 11

cell cycle

Answer 11

(life) continuous process a cell has to go through in order to allow the functioning and the continuity of life

Question 12

interphase

Answer 12

(entering) process of preparing cells for division, 90% of a cells life

Question 13

G1 (Gap 1)

Answer 13

(growth) cell grows in size and prepares for DNA replication

Question 14

S (Synthesis)

Answer 14

(sssnake bosssss makesss sssure it wasss done right) cell copies chromosomes and makes sure it was done correctly

Question 15

G2 (Gap 2)

Answer 15

(grows 2x) cell continues to grow and checks to make sure everything is ready for cell division

Question 16

mitosis

Answer 16

(meanie boss with daughters) makes sure every cell has the right amount of chromosomes & divides cells into two identical daughter cells, divides genetic information

Question 17

prophase

Answer 17

(professional) chromosomes condense, mitotic spindles form, centrioles move to opposite pole of cell in animals

Question 18

metaphase

Answer 18

(group photo) lines up, spindle fibers are attatched to chromosomes

Question 19

anaphase

Answer 19

(splits in split-second) sister-chromatids split and move to opposite poles

Question 20

telophase

Answer 20

(telo-BYE curtain falls) chromosomes disperse, de-condense, nucleus forms

Question 21

cytokinesis

Answer 21

(let’s get physical) physically separates the two cells by dividing the cell’s organelles and cytoplasm

Question 22

cleavage furrow

Answer 22

(zipper) final seaming of the two daughter cells, dividing it into two equal parts

Question 23

cell plate

Answer 23

(construction) barrier formed between cells in plants

Question 24

spindle fibers

Answer 24

(guides) organizes and separates sister chromatids

Question 25

centriole

Answer 25

(bosses, x’s in corner) organizes construction of spindle fibers in animal cells