review Flashcards
Interphase
When the cell is growing and prepares for cell division
G1
When the cell grows and synthesizes new proteins and organelles
S
DNA replication; new DNA is synthesized
G2
Preparing for cell division; many of the organelles and molecules needed for cell division are produced
Mitosis
The cell divides
Prophase
Chromosomes and spindle fibers appear
Metaphase
Chromosomes lien up in the middle of the cell
Anaphase
The chromosomes split and move to opposing sides of the cell
Telophase
When the spindle fibers and chromosomes fall apart, nuclear membrane reforms
Cytokinesis
The cytoplasm forms creating two daughter cells
Cell Cycle
The process of cell division and development
What are the 3 checkpoints in the cell cycle?
G1, G2 and M
What are checkpoints and what do they do?
critical control points; tell the cell cycle to stop, go, slowdown or speed up
Metastasize
The SPREAD of one body part to another
Apoptosis
Programmed cell death