Cell Division (Mitosis) Flashcards
The process by which cells reproduce or increase in number
Cell division
The process of cell division resulting in the formation of 2 growth cell.
The chromosomes divide so that each cell has a complete set, exactly the same as those in other cells
Mitosis
The chromosomes doubles and replicates itself, has 3 substages
Interphase
Nucleus produces rRNA, cell growth occurs, and increased amount of cytosol
G1 (First Gap phase)
Time of DNA replication
S (Synthesis Phase)
The time of growth in preparation for division. This ensures the DNA replication is complete
G2 (Second gap phase)
Resting state of when the DNA are damaged
G0 (resting phase)
Period where nucleus division occurs. Divided into 5 stages
Mitotic Phase
Chromosomes are double stranded; each strand is called _______
Chromatid
Condensation of the dispersed chromosomes; the replication of these and the function of spindle
Prophase
The nuclear membrane dissolves and chromatids come out of the nuclear area
Prometaphase
The double chromosomes line up almost at the middle of the spindle. Each sister chromatids is attached to a single spindle fiber
Metaphase
Chromosomes are divided into 2 new single-stranded, and moved away from each other toward the opposite poles
Anaphase
Final stage of mitosis, the chromosome material disperses forming 2 nuclei
Telophase
Contains a paired set of chromosomes (Diploid)
Semantic cells (body cells)