Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is mitosis
A
Mitosis is the process of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells
2
Q
Why does mitosis occur
A
To grow and to repair
3
Q
Chromatine
A
Genetic material
4
Q
Chromosome
A
Condensed genetic material
5
Q
Chromatid
A
One strand of doubled chromosome
6
Q
Prophase
A
DNA condenses
7
Q
Metaphase
A
Chromosomes line up along equator
8
Q
Anaphase
A
Sister chromatids pulled apart towards opposite poles
9
Q
Telophase
A
2 nuclear envelopes reform
10
Q
Sister chromatid
A
Two identical copies of chromatid
