Cell Cycle
Where is DNA found?
Nucleus
How many cells are at the end of the process?
2 daughter cells
Where does DNA replication take place?
Interphase
How many phases does the cell cycle have?
4
A chromosome is made of compacted..?
Chromatin
What are the four phases in order?
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
How many cell divisions are in Meiosis?
Two cell divisions
Which are the phases of the cell division?
PMAT
What are the three roles of cell division?
Growth, reproduction, repair
Why is it important for DNA to be duplicated before mitosis?
To make sure that after cell division it gets the exact copy
When does crossing over occur?
Prophase 1
In which phase do the chromosomes align in the middle?
Metaphase
What are the phases of the cell cycle?
G1, Synthesis, G2, Mitosis
Another name for body cells
Somatic Cells
Are the four daughter cells produced by meiosis identical or unique?
Unique
In which phase does a cell stay for most of its life?
Interphase
What is the purpose of the cell cycle?
A pair of morphologically similar chromosomes that are the same size and the same shape and carry genes for the same traits
Homologous Chromosomes
The Cell's Equator
Which cells do not divide, and stick with you for your whole life?
Brain cells