Chapter 9 Vocab

Question 0

Chromatid

Answer 0

Sister chromatid is each half of an x

Question 1

Cell division

Answer 1

A splitting of a cell which creates two cells

Question 2

Centromere

Answer 2

Cell structure that joins two sister chromatids

Question 3

Cell cycle

Answer 3

Process of cellular reproduction. Interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis

Question 4

Interphase

Answer 4

Cell grows, matures, and replicates DNA

Question 5

Mitosis

Answer 5

Cell replicates DNA divides and two genetically diploid daughter cells are produced

Question 6

Prophase

Answer 6

Cells chromatin condenses into chromosomes

Question 7

Centriole

Answer 7

Organelle that plays a roll in cell division and is made of microtubles

Question 8

Spindles

Answer 8

Helps organize chromosomes before the cell divides

Question 9

Metaphase

Answer 9

Motor proteins pull sister chromatids to the cells equator

Question 10

Anaphase

Answer 10

Sister chromatids are pulled apart and microtubles, along with motor proteins, move the chromosomes to opposite poles of the cells

Question 11

Telophase

Answer 11

Nucleoli reappear, two new nuclear membranes begin to form, but the cell has not yet completely divided

Question 12

Cytokinesis

Answer 12

The cells cytoplasm divides, creating a new cell

Question 13

Cyclin

Answer 13

One of the specific proteins that regulate ye cell cycle