cell cycle
what is interphase
it is the longest phase of the cell cycle
number of phases in mitosis
4
number of cycles meiosis goes through
2
what is anaphase?
the phase when chromosomes pull apart toward the poles
what is the G1 checkpoint?
what is mitosis?
the process in new cells with identical genetic material to the original cell
what is meiosis?
the process by which the chromosome is halved
what is cell cycle?
the development between formation and reproduction
what is the purpose of the cell cycle
the copying of DNA and the synthesis of organelles
purpose of mitosis
the replacement of damaged cells
meosis is used to produce..
gametes
what is methapase?
phase when chromosomes line up in the middle of a cell
name 2 phases of the intherpase
G1, G2, S
what is autosomes?
any of the numbered chromosomes
meaning of prophase
the phase of meosis where crossing over occurs
meaning of prophase
phase where chromosomes become visible
describe the S phase
the phase where DNA is replicated
what is centromere?
the part of the chromosome that the spindle attaches to
definition of roman numeral
symbol that indicates the cycle the phase is in
G1, G2 and S are known as..
interphase