Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
Mitosis purpose.
A
to produce identical cells needed for growth repair and replacment of body cells and aexual reproduction.
2
Q
Where does mitosis occur
A
in somatic cells.
3
Q
How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis
A
2
4
Q
The new cells of mitosis are….to the parent cell.
A
Identical.
5
Q
Name the phases of mitosis in order.
A
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase and cytokinesis.
6
Q
What happens during prophase of mitosis
A
Chromosomes are already duplicated in S phase, so 46 chromosomes
7
Q
What happens during Metaphase of mitosis
A
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
8
Q
What happens during Anaphase of mitosis
A
Duplicate chromosomes are pulled away from each other.
9
Q
What happens during telophase in mitosis
A
two cells (actually two nucleus)
