Double Helix
The process in which DNA is copied. It takes place during Interphase.
DNA Replication
The cycle of growth and division of a cell makes up the ________________
Cell Cycle (Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis)
What are two reasons cells divide?
So organisms can grow and replace damaged worn out cells.
What are the building blocks of DNA?
Nucleotides
What is the name of the sugar in DNA?
Deoxyribose
What phase does a cell spend the most time in?
Interphase
Division of cytoplasm
Cytokinesis
Chromosomes line up at the equator during _______.
Metaphase
The pairing of ________ in DNA is the key feature that allows DNA to be copied.
nitrogen bases
What is the name of the structure that holds chromosomes together?
Centromere
What type of life substance is DNA?
Nucleic Acid
The longest phase or the cell cycle when the cell is growing, DNA replication is taking place, and protein production is high.
Interphase
The phase of mitosis in which chromosomes separate
Anaphase
What is the name of the long strands of DNA found inside of the nucleus during interphase?
Chromatin
The uncontrolled division of cells is known as __________.
Cancer
What are the base pairing rules for DNA?
Adenine pairs with Thymine
Guanine pairs with Cytosine
Nuclear membranes reappear during what phase?
Telophase
Two strands of nucleotides twisted together is referred as what shape?
Double Helix
The two halves of a doubled chromosome structure, which are exact copies of each other, are called _____________
Sister Chromatids
Arrange the following terms from largest to smallest: DNA, nucleotide, cell, nucleus, chromosome
Cell, Nucleus, Chromosome, DNA, nucleotide
What life substance is DNA instructions for making?
Proteins
During what phase does all of the following occur? Tighter coiling of chromosomes, breaking down of the nuclear membrane, disappearing of nucleolus.
Prophase
Name the phase of mitosis in the correct order
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
The backbone of a DNA molecule is made of which two components?
Deoxyribose and Phosphate group