The Basics of Mitosis
What is one purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms? (there are several correct answers possible)
To grow, repair tissues, and replace dead or damaged cells.
What is the first phase of mitosis (After Interphase)?
Prophase
What structure pulls chromatids apart during mitosis?
Spindle fibers
Containing DNA
Nucleus
Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, how many pairs are found in each daughter cell?
23
How many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?
Two daughter cells
During which phase do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
Metaphase
What are the identical copies of a chromosome called, which are connected at a centromere?
Sister chromatids
Metabolism and energy production
Mitochondria
Name at least ONE compound that can diffuse across the cell membrane.
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide
What is the purpose of mitosis in SINGLE celled organisms?
Asexual Reproduction
In what phase do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?
Anaphase
What organelle organizes spindle fibers during mitosis in animal cells? (Looks like a root beer barrel)
Centrosome
Producing proteins (I work closely with the Endoplasmic reticulum or I can free float in the cytoplasm)
Ribosomes
The name of the process of the cell membrane PINCHING together during Telophase
Cytokenesis
What happens when mitosis happens at a rapid rate and/or the end daughter cells are majorly deformed?
Cancer
What is the final phase of mitosis before cytokinesis begins?
Telophase
What is the name of the hardened divider between 2 newly forming PLANT cells?
Cell Plate
I have embedded proteins that allow some things to pass through my semi-permeable membrane.
Cell Membrane (aka phospholipid bilayer)
The molecule responsible for providing the energy to move things across the membrane in ACTIVE transport.
ATP Adenine Tri-Phosphate
What important event happens to DNA in the nucleus right before Prophase occurs (During Interphase)?
The DNA is duplicated.
Name all four phases of mitosis in the correct order
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
What dissolves to allow chromosomes to move out of the nucleus during prophase?
The nuclear envelope
Much like Amazon, I package up different proteins and send them to their destination.
Golgi Body (Golgi Apparatus)
What lipid is embedded in the cell membrane to help with structural integrity?
Cholesterol