Mitosis- Josh A

Question 1

what are the two types of cells in the human body

Answer 1

somatic cells (body cells)
sex cells/gametes (female eggs or male sperm)

Question 2

The process of cell division, during which gametes are formed,is known as

Answer 2

meiosis

Question 3

the two chromatids of the new double-stranded chromosome are joined to each other by a

Answer 3

centromere

Question 4

Four clear phases can be distinguished during the process of mitosis

Answer 4

Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
telophase

Question 5

new cells are formed to:

Answer 5

ensure that the organism grows and increases in size.

ensure that worn-out and damaged cells are repaired and replaced

Question 6

In Anaphase the chromatids are now known as

Answer 6

daughter chromosomes

Question 7

the cell cycle is divided into:

Answer 7

interphase

mitosis

Question 8

In interphase the chromosomes are visible as the

Answer 8

chromatin network

Question 9

what happens during mitosis

Answer 9

the mother cell divides to form two identical daughter cells

Question 10

A chromosome consists of

Answer 10

the nucleic acid DNA that is wrapped helically around proteins known as histones