Mitosis Worksheet Flashcards

What happens during Prophase?

What occurs during Metaphase?

What is the phase where chromatin condenses to form chromosomes?

During which phase of mitosis do centromeres divide and chromosomes move toward their respective poles?

Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the cell preparing to divide by growing in size and copying DNA?

What is Cytokinesis?

In which phase does the cell begin to split and daughter cells first become visible during mitosis?

What is the step of cell division where two identical daughter cells are formed?

What is each chromosome half called?

What is the name of the structure that connects the two sister chromatids?

What forms across the center of the plant cells at the end of Telophase?

Interphase

Chromatin is present within the nucleus.
Chromosomes remain invisible during this phase.
This phase prepares the cell for division by growing and duplicating organelles and DNA.

Prophase

Nuclear membrane begins to fade.
Spindle fibers are formed, facilitating movement of chromosomes.
Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes.
Centromeres divide, allowing chromosomes to move towards opposite poles.

Metaphase

Chromosomes align along the equator of the cell.
Sister chromatids line up at the cell's equatorial plane.

Anaphase

Sister chromatids separate and begin to move apart toward opposite poles of the cell.

Telophase

Spindle fibers disappear as the cell prepares to divide.
The phase reverses the processes of prophase, leading to the decondensation of chromosomes.
Begins cytokinesis, where the cytoplasm divides.
In animal cells, the membrane starts to pinch inward.
In plant cells, a cell plate forms across the center.
A new nuclear membrane forms around each set of chromosomes.
The cytoplasm further divides, resulting in two distinct daughter cells.

Cytokinesis

Refers to the division of the cytoplasm during cell division.
Occurs at the end of telophase, marking visible differentiation of two daughter cells.

Sister Chromatid

Each half of a duplicated chromosome is called a sister chromatid.

Centromere

The structure responsible for connecting two sister chromatids, playing a crucial role in their separation during mitosis.

Cell Plate

Forms across the center of plant cells during the end of telophase, leading to the division of the cytoplasm.

Test your knowledge on the stages of mitosis with these flashcards. Each card provides a key term along with its definition, helping you understand the process of cell division. Perfect for biology students looking to solidify their understanding of mitosis.