Science Studying Topic 8: Mitosis and Phases Flashcards
What happens in Interphase G1?
The cell copies everything and prepares for DNA synthesis
What happens in S phase?
DNA in chromatin form is duplicated
What happens in Interphase G2?
Cell grows and can do normal functions
What is the goal of Mitosis?
Separate DNA
What breaks down in Prophase?
Nuclear Membrane
Are spindles made in Prophase?
Yes
What form does DNA take in Prophase?
Chromosomes
Is Metaphase a short or long phase?
Short
In Metaphase do chromatids go to the middle?
Yes
What form is DNA in Metaphase?
Chromosomes
Kinetechores do what?
Split chromosomes in 2
What form is DNA in Anaphase?
Chromosomes
2 Things that happen in Anaphase
- Chromosomes are seperated
- Centromers divide
Define Cytokenisis
Division of the Cell Membrane
What 4 things happen in Telophase?
- Chromosomes reach opposite sides
- Chromosomes turn into chromatin
- Nucleolus and Nucleus reform
- Spindle fibers disapear
What is the name of the thing that is used to divide plant cells?
Cell Plates
If you were moving, what process is telophase?
Unpacking the house.
What is a nucleosome?
Protein and DNA Coiling together.
What kind of division do Prokaryotes do?
Binary Fission
