Phases of Mitosis
What phase do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
Metaphase
How many chromosomes do humans have?
46
How many cells are made after mitosis?
2
What are chromosomes made of?
DNA and proteins
What is the purpose of mitosis?
To make the cell grow and repair
In what phase does the nuclear membrane disappear?
Prophase
What structure holds two chromatids together?
Centromere
What is the process that splits the cytoplasm called?
Cytokinesis
Is DNA copied during mitosis?
No
What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?
Interphase
What phase comes after prophase?
Metaphase
What phase do chromosomes split apart?
Anaphase
What structure moves chromosomes during mitosis?
Spindle Fibers
What is the shape of DNA called?
Double Helix
What type of cells divide using mitosis?
Body cells or somatic cells
What is the last phase of mitosis?
Telophase
What happens if a chromosome is missing?
Can cause health problems like genetic disorders
What anchors the spindle fibers during mitosis?
Centrioles
What holds the genetic code for a cell?
DNA
In what phase do chromosomes become visible?
Prophase
During which phase does the nuclear membrane reform?
Telophase
What are identical copies of a chromosome called?
Sister Chromatids
What is the phase where DNA is copied?
S phase in interphase
What is the unit that makes up DNA?
Nucleotide
What phase is before mitosis begins?
Interphase