Phases Of Cell Division

Question 1

Anaphase

Answer 1

The mitotic stage in which the paired chromatids separate and move toward opposite ends of the spindle apparatus

Question 2

Interphase

Answer 2

The stage in the life cycle of a cell during which the chromosomes are uncoiled and all normal cellular functions except mitosis are under way

Question 3

Meiosis

Answer 3

Cell division that produces gametes with half the normal somatic chromosome compliment

Question 4

Mitosis

Answer 4

The division of a single cell nucleus that produces two identical daughter cell nuclei; an essential step in cell division

Question 5

Metaphase

Answer 5

The stage of mitosis in which the chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell

Question 6

Prophase

Answer 6

The initial phase of mitosis; characterized by the appearance of chromosomes, the breakdown of the nuclear membrane, and the formation of the spindle apparatus

Question 7

Telophase

Answer 7

The final stage of mitosis, characterized by the disappearance of the spindle apparatus, and the reappearance of the nuclear membrane, the disappearance of the chromosomes, and the completion of cytokinesis