M PHASE Flashcards
1
Q
What is the M phase ?
A
It is the most dramatic phase of the cell cycle
This is the actual phase of the cell division
2
Q
What % of the total cell cycle does this phase account of ?
A
3 - 5 % of the total cell cycle
3
Q
How many sub phases does this phase has ?
A
It has two sub phases
- Karyokinesis -
a. Prophase
b. Metaphase
c. Anaphase
d. Telophase - Cytokinesis
a. In plants - By cell plate
b. In animal - By cell furrow
4
Q
How is the cell cycle regulated ?
A
Genes –(produce)– Cyclin protein –(activates)– Kinase enzyme – cell cycle is regulated
5
Q
Which protein is responsible for the cell cycle regulation ?
A
CYCLIN PROTEIN
