Interphase
how many cells are in interphase
20
what is one way you can remember for prophase
pull
what do healed injuries, fingernail growth, and growing up have in common?
mitosis
how many pairs of chromosomes do you have in your body
23
what causes cancer
cell reproducing too much
what doubles during interphase
cells, DNA
during what phase dose the membrane around the nucleus begins to disintegrate.
prophase
end result of mitosis
two identical daughter cells
why is DNA important
it makes up who you are
what kind of pain does cancer cause
When cancer grows and harms tissue nearby, it can cause pain in those areas.
what 3 things do cells do during interphase?
cellular organelles double in number, the DNA replicates, and protein synthesis occurs.
is this the first or second stage of mitosis
first
how many chromosomes do our body cells made of
49
what are chromatids
chromosomes split into two
what is cancer
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.
why is it important cells only make identical cells
so you don't have a stomach cell forming where you fell and scraped your knee.
can you see chromosomes in prophase
yes
What does PMAT stand for
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase
are chromosomes visible during interphase
no
does everyone have cancer cells in their body?
Cancer is actually a group of many related diseases that all have to do with cells.
What percent of time do cells spend in interphase
90%
how do the chromosomes appear
condensed
What percent of time do cells spend in mitosis
10%
what is a chromosome
a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
how can you help not get cancer
don't use tobacco, eat a healthy diet, and be physically active.