Mitosis & Cell Parts Flashcards

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1
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Chromosomes begin to be visible under a light microscope.

A

Prophase

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2
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The nucleolus and the nuclear membrane disappears.

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Prophase

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3
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The spindle fibers attach to one side of each centromere.

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Prophase

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4
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The longest stage in mitosis.

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Prophase

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5
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The spindle fibers begin to form and extend into the cell from the centrioles that moved to opposite sides of the cell.

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Prophase

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6
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Third phase of mitosis.

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Anaphase

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7
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The centromeres seperate.

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Anaphase

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8
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The spindle fibers begin to contract and shrink and they move towards the opposite sides of the cell.

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Anaphase

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9
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The spindle fibers pull the doubles stranded chromosomes into a line that passes through the cell in the center.

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Metaphase

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10
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Chromosomes are now completely visible under an optic microscope.

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Metaphase

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11
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A complete set of chromosomes is now at each pole of the cell. The spindle fibers begin to disappear. The nuclear membrane begins to form.

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Telophase

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12
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There are two nucleus in a single cell, and the cell is ready to divide.

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Telophase

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13
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An equatorial plaque develops in the center of the plant cell which creates a new cell wall between the two new cells.

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Telophase

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14
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_____ ensures that every new cell that is made receives the same genetic material, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) as the old one.

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Mitosis

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15
Q

The process of cell division is called ______

A

Mitosis

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16
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Chromosomes are joined in the middle by a ______

A

Centromere

17
Q

The arms and legs of chromosome are called ______

A

Telomeres

18
Q

Chromatin coils up to make double stranded ______

A

Chromosomes

19
Q

The part of the cell cycle where the cell spends most of it’s life in is _____

A

Interphase`

20
Q

Before mitosis can begin, the nucleus must make a copy of each strand of chromatin(DNA).

A

Interphase

21
Q

The cell grows, replicates its DNA and prepares for cell division.

A

Interphase

22
Q

The division of the cytoplasms to form two daughter cells.

A

Cytokinesis

23
Q

The cell mebrane of the cell contracts in the center and divides into two new cells.

A

Cytokinesis

24
Q

What’s the 3 principles of the cell theory?

A

All living things are made up of cells.

Cells are the smallest working units of all
living things.

All cells come from preexisting cells
through cell division.

25
Q

A _____ is the smallest unit that is
capable of performing life
functions.

A

cell

26
Q

What are the two types of cells?

A

Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic

27
Q

What type of cell do NOT have structures surrounded by membranes, only has a few internal structures, and are One-celled organisms?

A

Prokaryotic

28
Q

What type of cell contain organelles surrounded by membranes, makes up most living organisms?

A

Eukaryotic