What is the longest part of the cell cycle?
interphase
T or F: Interphase is the shortest phase of mitosis.
False
What happens to the cell in metaphase?
chromosomes line up in the middle
If a parent cell has 47 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after cytokinesis?
47
What is a cancer cell?
a cell that multiplies uncontrollably
Where do cells get the instructions to make a new cell?
DNA
If a parent cell has 39 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will the cell have after interphase?
78
What are the steps of mitosis in order?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
What is cytokinesis?
splitting of the cytoplasm
What does differentiate mean?
in reference to cells, it means they can develop into different types of cells
Why does your body need cells to reproduce? (2 reasons)
To grow and repair (heal)
What 2 things happen to the cell during interphase?
It grows and doubles the DNA
![]()
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the image?
What is the structure that develops in plant cells right before they split into 2 daughter cells?
cell plate
What is a stem cell?
a cell that can develop into any type of cell
What is the difference between chromatin, chromosomes, and chromatids?
chromatin= long strand of DNA
chromosome= condensed chromatin
chromatid= duplicated chromosome
What are the 3 stages of interphase in order?
G1 --> S --> G2
What is mitosis?
"nuclear division" or splitting of the nucleus
T or F: cytokinesis is a part of mitosis
False
What is a tumor?
A cluster of cancer cells that are multiplying uncontrollably.
surface area to volume ratio (explain)
What is the difference between G1 and S phase?
G1 --> cell grows
S --> synthesize DNA
What 4 things are happening in the cell during prophase?
1) nuclear membrane disappears
2) chromosomes condense
3) centrioles move to opposite ends
4) spindle fibers form
What is the indention of an animal cell called before it divides?
cleavage furrow
What is the difference between a benign and malignant tumor?
benign = stays in one place
malignant = moves throughout the body