Cell Cycle
What are the 4 stages of the cell cycle, in order?
G1, S, G2, M
What are the 4 phases of mitosis, in order?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase and Telophase
How many times does a cell divide?
2 times- Meiosis I and Meiosis II
The protein complex that connects chromatids
Name the order DNA condenses
DNA ----> Chromatin ------> Chromosomes
Where does a cell spend most of its life ?
Interphase
What is the main purpose of the spindle fibers?
To organize and move the chromosomes
The same chromosomes but with different alleles
Meiosis is the production of ______________ cells
Haploid
During what stage does DNA condense into chromsomes?
Phase where damaged cells, nerve cells, and cardiac muscle cells go
G0 phase
When are the chromosomes most visible?
The fusion of homologous chromosome pairs
Synapsis
How do tetrads line up?
Randomly
How many types of microtubules are there?
2
G2 checkpoint
When does the M checkpoint run?
After metaphase prior to anaphase
What is chiasmata?
Connection point between 2 homologous chromosomes
What type of cell division do prokaryotes use?
Binary Fission
The exchange of genetic information, genetic recombination
Crossing over
When does the M checkpoint do?
Checks to make sure all chromosomes have attached to the spindle fiber
At what stage do the centrosomes appear?
Prophase
The time between Meiosis I and Meiosis II is called?
Interkinesis
The 2 types of tumors are : (not so bad tumors and really bad tumors)
Benign and malignant
Telophase