Cell Cycle
Name 2 things that happens in the G1 phase
growth and makes organelles
What are chromosomes made of?
DNA or genetic material
What does PMAT stand for?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
What does M stand for? What happens in this phase?
Mitosis
the cell nucleus divides
Which phase is not a phase of mitosis? Hint: This is where the cell spends most of its time.
Interphase
The chromosomes pair up during what phase?
Prophase
What does S stand for and what happens in the S phase?
Synthesis
replicates DNA
What is the end product of mitosis?
2 identical cells
Chromosomes move to the middle during what phase?
The cytoplasm divides
When the rate of the cell cycle gets out of control, this can happen:
Cancer
The chromosomes separate during what phase?
What is the correct sequence of the cell cycle? Hint: There are 5 parts.
G1, S, G2, M, C
What is the purpose of mitosis?
To create more cells that are identical
During which phase does the cell begin to divide?
Telophase