Cell Division

Question 1

The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo.

Answer 1

Cell Cycle

Question 2

The stage of the cell cycle that takes place before cell division occurs; during this stage, the cell grows, copies its DNA, and prepares to divide

Answer 2

Interphase

Question 3

The process by which a cell makes a copy of the DNA in its nucleus

Answer 3

Replication

Question 4

The stage of the cell cycle during which the cell’s nucleus divides into two new nuclei and one copy of the DNA is distributed into each daughter cell.

Answer 4

Mitosis

Question 5

A double rod of condensed chromatin; contains DNA that carries genetic information.

Answer 5

Chromosome

Question 6

One of the identical rods of a chromosome

Answer 6

Chromatid

Question 7

The final stage of the cell cycle, in which the cell’s cytoplasm divides, distributing the organelles into each of the two new cells.

Answer 7

Cytokinesis