mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is a diploid cell
A
a cell that contains 2 copies of each chromosomes (23 pairs)
2
Q
what is the definition of mitosis
A
a type of cell division where new identical cells are created
3
Q
what is the 1st stage of mitosis called
A
prophase
4
Q
what is the 2nd stage of mitosis called
A
metaphase
5
Q
what is the 3rd stage of mitosis called
A
anaphase
6
Q
what is the 4th stage of mitosis called
A
telophase
7
Q
what is the 5th stage of mitosis called
A
cytokinesis
8
Q
what is the last stage of mitosis called
A
interphase
9
Q
what happens in prophase
A
nucleus breaks down and spindle fibers appear
10
Q
what phase is where the chromosomes are lined up on the spindle fibres across the middle of the cell
A
metaphase
