the cell cycle

Question 1

what are the two stages of the cell cycle?

Answer 1

interphase and mitotic (M) phase

Question 2

How to remember mitotic phase

Answer 2

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Interphase, prophase,metaphase,anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis

Question 3

what does interphase involve?

Answer 3

G1-growth and DNA synthesis
S phase-DNA is replicated
G2-further growth phase and ATP is built up

Question 4

what is cytokinesis?

Answer 4

the cytoplasm is separated into two daughter cells

Question 5

what is the prophase?

Answer 5

DNA condenses into chromosomes, consisting of two sister chromatids
membrane breaks down: spindle fibres extend from the MTOC by polymerisation
attach to chromosomes in the centromere region

Question 6

what is the metaphase?

Answer 6

chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate (equator)

Question 7

what is the anaphase?

Answer 7

spindle microtubules shorten by depolymerisation
sister chromatids are separated
chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles

Question 8

what is telophase?

Answer 8

chromosomes decondense and membranes are formed around them