Mitosis

Question 1

Mitosis

Answer 1

the process by which a parent cell divides into two identical daughter cells.

Question 2

Interphase

Answer 2

the stage of the cell cycle between periods of mitosis or meiosis in which the cell grows.

Question 3

Prophase

Answer 3

the first phase of mitosis or meiosis during which chromosomes condense and the nuclear membrane starts to disappear.

Question 4

Metaphase

Answer 4

the second phase of mitosis or meiosis during which chromosomes line up along the center of the cell.

Question 5

Anaphase

Answer 5

the third phase of mitosis or meiosis during which each chromosome is pulled apart by spindle fibers and the resulting daughter chromosomes are pulled to opposite sides of the cell.

Question 6

Telophase

Answer 6

the fourth and final phase of mitosis or meiosis during which a nuclear membrane forms around chromosomes on opposite sides of the cell and the chromosomes become unwound DNA in a newly formed nucleus.

Question 7

Cytokinesis

Answer 7

a stage of the cell cycle during which the cell membrane pinched in and the cytoplasm divides into two daughter cells after mitosis or meiosis.

Question 8

Centriole

Answer 8

an organelle found near the nucleus in animal cells that forms the spindle fibers that pull chromosomes apart during mitosis.

Question 9

Chromosome

Answer 9

the part of a cell that contains genes.

Question 10

DNA

Answer 10

the chemical found in cells that is the main component of chromosomes and carries genetic information.