Cell Division Flashcards
1
Q
What is a largest part of the cell cycle?
A
Interphase
2
Q
What happens in interphase?
A
- DNA is copied, chromosomes duplicate to form 92 chromosomes.
- Cell enlarges
- Number of sub-cellular structures such as mitochondria increase.
3
Q
What is the 2nd part of the cell cycle?
A
Mitosis
4
Q
What happens in Mitosis?
A
- Chromosomes line up along the centre of the cell
- One set of each chromosome is pulled to either side of the cell.
- Cytoplasm and cell membrane divides in cytokinesis.
5
Q
What does mitosis result in?
A
2 genetically identical cells are formed called daughter cells.