The cell cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five stages of the cell cycle (in order)?
A
Interphase,prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase
2
Q
What happens in interphase?
A
The cell unzips it’s DNA into chromosomes from a nucleus in preparation for mitosis.
3
Q
What happens in prophase?
A
The DNA strands are duplicated
4
Q
What happens in metaphase?
A
The chromosomes line up down the middle
5
Q
What happens in anaphase?
A
The chromosomes get pulled to either side of the cell
6
Q
What happens in telephase?
A
Two new nuclei are formed
7
Q
What happens in cytokinesis?
A
The nuclei separate from each other and form two new cells
