Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
Give 2 main functions of mitosis
A
Growth and repairing damaged tissues
2
Q
List the 4 stages of mitosis
A
1) Prophase
2) Metaphase
3) Anaphase
4) Telophase
3
Q
Describe how tumours are formed
A
Mutation in a gene that controls cell division causes cells to grow out of control.
Cell keeps dividing to form a tumour.
4
Q
In which stage do the cromosomes condense , spindles form and the nuclear envelope breaks?
A
Prophase
5
Q
What do mitosis division produce?
A
2 genetically identical daughter cells.
6
Q
What occurs in the Metaphase?
A
The Chromosomes line up along the centre of the cell and become attached to the spindle.
