Cell Division

Question 1

Chromosome

Answer 1

Carry the genes that contain the instructions for making new cells

Question 2

Gene

Answer 2

Small section of DNA which codes for a particular characteristic

Question 3

What does mitosis produce

Answer 3

2 identical cells

Question 4

Cell cycle stage

Answer 4

Stage 1 - Replication of DNA to form two copies of each chromosome and synthesis of new sub cellular structures.
Stage 2 - nucleus divides
Stage 3 - cell divides into 2

Question 5

cell cycle stage 1

Answer 5

Longest stage
Cells grow bigger, increase mass.
Replicate their DNA to form two copies of each chromosome
Also increase the number of sub cellular structures such as mitochondria, Ribosomes, and Chloroplasts

Question 6

Cell cycle stage 2

Answer 6

Mitosis
One set of chromosomes is pulled to each end of the dividing cell and the nucleus divides

Question 7

Cell cycle stage 3

Answer 7

Cytoplasm and the cell membranes divide to form two identical daughter cells

Question 8

DNA

Answer 8

Dexoyribonucleic acid
A unique molecule that makes up your chromosomes