Cell Cycle: M Phase Flashcards
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What stage of the cell cycle includes prophase, anaphase, metaphase and telophase?

  • Mitosis (correct)
  • Telophase
  • Cytokinesis
  • Interphase
  • What is cytokinesis?

    Cell-splitting.

    What does PMAT stand for in the context of mitosis?

    Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

    What is the purpose of mitosis?

    <p>Organize and split up chromosomes for each daughter cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are centrioles?

    <p>Parts of an animal cell that anchor the spindles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the M phase include?

    <p>Mitosis + Cytokinesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are spindles?

    <p>Protein fibers that attach to centromeres.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during anaphase?

    <p>Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during metaphase?

    <p>Chromosomes meet in the middle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during telophase?

    <p>The nucleus begins to form around chromosomes and the cell pinches into two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during prophase?

    <p>Chromosomes become visible, nucleus disappears, spindle forms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    M Phase and Cell Division

    • Includes mitosis and cytokinesis, collectively known as cell division (M phase).

    Mitosis

    • Comprises four stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase (PMAT).
    • Organizes and distributes chromosomes to daughter cells and is often referred to as nuclear division.

    Stages of Mitosis

    • Prophase:

      • Chromosomes become visible.
      • The nuclear envelope disappears.
      • Spindle fibers begin to form.
    • Metaphase:

      • Chromosomes align at the cell's equator.
    • Anaphase:

      • Sister chromatids are separated and pulled to opposite poles of the cell.
    • Telophase:

      • The nuclear membranes start to form around the separated chromosomes.
      • The cell begins to undergo pinching, initiating cytokinesis.

    Cytokinesis

    • The process of cell splitting, resulting in the formation of two distinct daughter cells following mitosis.

    Centrioles

    • Structures in animal cells that anchor spindle fibers crucial for chromosome separation during mitosis.

    Spindles (Spindle Fibers)

    • Protein fibers that connect to centromeres of chromosomes to facilitate the separation of sister chromatids during cell division.

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    Test your knowledge of the M phase of the cell cycle with these flashcards. Learn about mitosis, cytokinesis, and the order of the stages involved in cell division. Perfect for students studying biology or life sciences.

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