Stages
Stage in which the sister chromatids are pulled to opposite sides of the cell
Anaphase
When a cell reaches its size limit, it can stop growing or do this
Divide
what is mitosis?
Mitosis is the division of the nucleus or nucleolus.
Coding of a cell that is copied during interphase
DNA
The number of daughter cells that result from cytokinesis
2 cells
Stage in which the chromosomes line up at the center of the cell
metaphase
A change in a DNA sequence
Mutation
Phase when cell growth and development occur
Gap/Growth 1
Structure that contains genetic information (DNA)
Chromosome
The cells that result are ___________ (identical or modified)
Identical
Phase is which the chromosomes appear and the nuclear membrane breaks down
prophase
Longest phase of the cell cycle
Interphase
Stage during which the cell grows, carries out cellular functions, and prepares to replicate (includes G1, G2, and S)
Interphase
Cell structures that aligns and separates the chromosomes
Spindle fibers
Cytokinesis is the division of the _________
Cytoplasm
Phase in which the spindles and centrioles break apart and the nuclear membrane reforms
Telophase
Most important factor that limits cell size
Ratio of surface area to volume
Phase when DNA is replicated
Synthesis
The two identical parts on a chromosome
Chromatids
In plant cells during cytokinesis, the structure that is used to divide the cells
Cell plate
Shortest phase of mitosis
Metaphase
Main phases of the cell cycle
Interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis
Phase when organelles needed in cell division are made
Gap/Growth 2
The middle part of the chromosome that holds together the sister chromatids
Centromere
In animal cells during cytokinesis, microtubules and _____________ are used to pinch the cytoplasm.
Microfilaments