Questions and Answers
What is interphase?
What happens during prophase?
Chromosomes are formed and nuclear membrane dissolves, spindle fibers appear.
What occurs during metaphase?
Chromosomes attach to a spindle and form a line down the middle of the cell.
What happens during anaphase?
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What occurs during telophase?
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What is cytokinesis?
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During which phase is the DNA duplicated?
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What are the 4 phases of mitosis?
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In which phase are chromatids pulled apart?
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What is the role of the centrioles?
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In which phase does a new nuclear membrane develop?
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What is the phase when a cell has a single line of chromosomes?
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During which three phases are individual chromosomes no longer visible?
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Which phase of the cell cycle is longest?
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Which phase of the cell cycle is shortest?
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Study Notes
Cell Division Phases
- Interphase: DNA replication occurs, preparing the cell for division.
- Prophase: Chromosomes condense, the nuclear membrane dissolves, and spindle fibers begin to form.
- Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane and attach to spindle fibers.
- Anaphase: Chromosomes are separated into chromatids that move toward opposite poles of the cell.
- Telophase: New nuclear membranes form around each set of daughter chromosomes; chromatin begins to detangle.
- Cytokinesis: The cytoplasm divides, resulting in two distinct daughter cells.
Key Events in Cell Division
- DNA duplication only occurs during interphase.
- Individual chromosomes are no longer visible during interphase, telophase, and cytokinesis.
- The longest phase of the cell cycle is interphase, while metaphase is the shortest.
Roles and Structures
- Centrioles are responsible for producing spindle fibers and organizing chromosome movements.
- During metaphase, a cell will demonstrate a single line of chromosomes aligned at the center due to spindle fiber attachment.
Overview of Mitosis Stages
- Mitosis consists of four main stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, each playing a critical role in cell division.
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Explore the intricate phases of cell division, including interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis. This quiz covers key events and structures involved in cell division, focusing on the roles of centrioles and chromosome movements. Test your understanding of how cells replicate and divide.
