Interphase
The phase where the cell grows and performs normal functions
G1 Phase
What happens to chromatin during prophase?
It condenses into chromosomes
Where do chromosomes line up during metaphase?
The middle of the cell(metaphase plate)
What do sister chromatids do in anaphase?
They separate and move to opposite poles
What reappears around each set of chromosomes during telophase?
The nuclear membrane
Where the DNA replication happens during this subphase
The S Phase
What nuclear structure breaks down during prophase?
The nuclear membrane
What attaches spindle fibers to chromosomes?
The centromere
What pulls chromatids to opposite sides of the cell?
The spindle fibers
In animal cells, cytokinesis occurs by forming what structure?
The cleavage furrow
DNA is loosely packed in this form
Chromatin
What structures begin forming from centrioles and attach to chromosomes?
Spindle Fibers
What checkpoint ensures all chromosomes are lined up correctly?
The spindle checkpoint
Anaphase ensures each new cell gets an identical set of _______?
Chromosomes
In plant cells, cytokinesis forms what structure?
The cell plate
What are the three stages of interphase?
G1, S, and G2
What do duplicated chromosomes consist of two _______?
Two sister chromatids
What is the main purpose of metaphase alignment?
To ensure the chromosomes separate equally
If chromatid separation fails during anaphase, what will happen?
Nondisjunction
During telophase, what do chromosomes unwind back into?
Chromatin
What checkpoint does the cell check DNA for errors and prepare for mitosis
G2 Checkpoint
What holds the sister chromatids together?
The centromere
What can mistakes in metaphase chromosome alignment lead to?
Nondisjunction or uneven chromosome distribution
What happens to the cell shape during anaphase?
It is made longer
Cytokinesis results in the formation of _______?
Two identical daughter cells