Mitosis
what is the second phase of mitosis
Prometaphase
what is the 3rd phase of meiosis
anaphase 2
what is the cell cycle
A process that undertakes to replicate its genetic mateiral
What is DNA replication?
A process by which the DNA is copied
what is reproduction
the production of offsprings
how many daughter cells does mitosis make
2
What is the purpose of meiosis?
To produce gametes
What happens in G1 phase?
The cell increases in size
Do cells contain all the DNA you need to make other cells? Yes or No
Yes
what are the 2 forms of reproduction
sexual and asexual
What happens in the prophase of mitosis
It separates the duplicated genetic material
What does the zygote grow up to be?
A stalked sporangium
What does the (S) mean in the cell cycle
Synthesis
What does a cell have to do before it can divide
Copy chromosomes
what happens in asexual reproduction
one parents copies itself to make an identical offspring
Which phase do spindle fibers form?
Prophase
what structure is important in forming the tetrads
Synaptonemal complex
how many stages does the cell cycle have
4 stages
What is a DNA molecule composed of
Two strands of nucleotides
what is sexual reproduction
an organism takes genetic information from both parents to make it unique
What is the condensed genetic material called
chromatin
What type of daughter cell does meiosis produce?
four haploid daughter cells
what happens in G0 phase
a cell is performing its function
How does DNA replication begin?
When the enzymes break down hydrogen bonds.
what is the important process of reproduction
to transfer one genetic material to another generation