Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the stages of cell division
A
G1, S, G2, M
2
Q
What happens during the G1 stage?
A
cells create organelles for energy and protein production
3
Q
What happens during the S stage?
A
Synthesis of DNA. The cell replicates its genetic material, creating chromatids bound at the centromere.
4
Q
What happens during the G2 gap?
A
Verification that the replication occurred successfully
5
Q
What happens during the M stage?
A
the 4 phases of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase and cytokinesis
