Cell Division Flashcards
1
Q
what events occur in prophase of cell division?
A
chromatin starts to contract
chromosomes become visible
2
Q
what occurs in metaphase of cell division?
A
the nuclear membrane breaks down
the chromosomes line up in the cells
3
Q
state each phase of cell division in order
A
interphase (beginning) prophase metaphase anaphase telophase (I Party Monday And Tuesday)
4
Q
what is mitosis?
A
mitosis is a form of cell division in which one nucleus divides into 2, each containing the same number of chromosomes with identical genes
