Mitosis

Question 1

What happens in mitosis

Answer 1

The division of cells from one cell that results in 2 new daughter cells

Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair.

Question 2

What happens in cytokinesis

Answer 2

Not part of mitosis, the cytoplasm is divided and 2 new daughter cells are formed

Cytokinesis usually occurs immediately after mitosis.

Question 3

Chromatid

Answer 3

One of two identical parts or arms of a chromosome

Each chromatid is a copy of the chromosome and is joined to its sister chromatid at the centromere.

Question 4

Centromere

Answer 4

Part of the chromosome where the 2 sister chromatids meet and is the attachment site of spindle fibers in cell division

The centromere plays a critical role in the movement of chromosomes during mitosis.

Question 5

What happens in interphase

Answer 5

The time in between cell division where cells grow and carry out their functions

Interphase includes G1, S, and G2 phases.

Question 6

What happens in prophase

Answer 6

First and longest phase of mitosis where chromosomes are visible, centrioles appear and move to opposite poles, the spindle starts to form, the sister chromatids pair up, and the nuclear envelope disappears

Prophase sets the stage for chromosome alignment in metaphase.

Question 7

What happens in metaphase

Answer 7

2nd phase of mitosis during where chromosomes line up in center of the cell

This alignment is crucial for the equal distribution of chromosomes.

Question 8

What happens in anaphase

Answer 8

3rd phase of mitosis during where the sister chromatids separate and chromosomes move to the opposite ends of the cell

Anaphase ensures that each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

Question 9

What happens in telophase

Answer 9

4th and last phase of mitosis where the nuclear envelope forms and the spindle breaks apart

Telophase is followed by cytokinesis.

Question 10

Chromatin

Answer 10

DNA that is spread out in thin strands

Chromatin allows DNA to be accessed for transcription and replication.

Question 11

Centrioles

Answer 11

Structures that are used in cell division and help move chromosomes

Centrioles are essential for the formation of the spindle apparatus.

Question 12

Spindle

Answer 12

Fan-like structure made of microtubules that help separate the chromosomes

The spindle apparatus is crucial for accurate chromosome segregation.

Question 13

Centrosome

Answer 13

Region in which the centrioles lie that help organize the spindle fibers during cell division

Centrosomes play a vital role in ensuring proper chromosome movement.