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What is interphase?
A period of cell growth and development that precedes eukaryotic cell nuclear division.
What happens during prophase?
What occurs during prometaphase?
The nuclear envelope begins to disappear, and the chromosomes start to attach to the spindle.
What is the main event of metaphase?
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What happens during anaphase?
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What is telophase?
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What is cytokinesis?
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The order of the cell cycle is: 1. Interphase; Mitosis 2. ______, 3. ______, 4. ______, 5. ______, 6. ______; 7. ______; start over with interphase
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Study Notes
Interphase
- Period of cell growth and development before nuclear division in eukaryotic cells.
Prophase
- First and longest phase of mitosis.
- Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes.
- Nuclear envelope dissolves, allowing spindle formation.
Prometaphase
- Nuclear envelope begins to disappear.
- Chromosomes attach to the forming spindle along the cell’s axis.
Metaphase
- Second stage of mitosis.
- All chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.
Anaphase
- Phase in mitosis and meiosis where chromosomes separate and move toward opposite poles of the cell.
Telophase
- Final stage of mitosis.
- Nuclear membrane forms around each set of new chromosomes, leading to the reformation of nuclei.
Cytokinesis
- Division of the cytoplasm resulting in two new cells.
- Occurs after the completion of mitosis.
Order of the Cell Cycle
- Begins with Interphase followed by Mitosis and its phases: Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and concludes with Cytokinesis. The cycle then restarts with Interphase.
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Test your knowledge of the stages of the cell cycle with these flashcards from Chapter 8. Each card features important terms and definitions related to cell division, including interphase and prophase. Perfect for biology students looking to enhance their understanding of mitosis.
