cell cycle

Question 1

what does mitosis produce?

Answer 1

new cells for growth and repair of tissues

Question 2

chromatin

Answer 2

a single long strand of
DNA coiled around proteins called histones.

Question 3

interphase

Answer 3

before mitosis or meiosis cells go through interphase where they grow and make a copy of genetic infomation

Question 4

G1 phase

Answer 4

checks dna for any damage

Question 5

G2 phase

Answer 5

Growth and preparation for cell division​

Question 6

s phase

Answer 6

DNA replication takes place, chromosomes have 2 chromatids

Question 7

meiosis

Answer 7

occurs only in the production of sperm and egg cells for sexual reproduction

Question 8

prophase

Answer 8

the first phase, chromatin condenses to make x shaped chromosomes and move towards the centre of the cell.

Question 9

metaphase

Answer 9

the chromosomes are assembled along the middle of the cell

Question 10

anaphase

Answer 10

the sister chromatid are pulled apart from each other as the spindle fibres contract

Question 11

telophase

Answer 11

end phase of mitosis, chromatin decondenses, new nuclear membrane is formed

Question 12

cytokinesis

Answer 12

2 separate cells are formed

Question 13

binary fission

Answer 13

the way that other organelles divide