Cell division

Question 1

A series of changes the cell experiences from the time it is formed until it divides.

Answer 1

Cell Life Cycle

Question 2

Cell grows, longer metabolic processes.

Answer 2

Interphase

Question 3

Cell reproducing itself.

Answer 3

Cell Division

Question 4

Division of the nucleus, forming 2 daughter nuclei.

Answer 4

Mitosis

Question 5

Breakdown of nuclear envelope and nucleoli.

Chromatin coils into chromosomes.

Chromatids (identical strands) are held together by centromere.

Answer 5

Prophase

Question 6

Visible straight line of chromosomes.

Chromosomes are aligned in cell’s center.

Answer 6

Metaphase

Question 7

Centromere splits.

Chromatids move slowly apart
toward opposite ends of cell.

Done when the chromosomes stop
moving.

Answer 7

Anaphase

Question 8

Nuclear envelope reforms.

Chromosomes uncoil, making
chromatin.

Spindles break down and disappear.

Nucleoli appear in each of the daughter.

Answer 8

Telophase

Question 9

Cytoplasm division.

Begins in late anaphase.
Completes in telophase.

Answer 9

Cytokinesis