Understanding the Cell Cycle and Mitosis

During which part of the cell cycle does the cell divide?

Cytokinesis

What is the cell cycle order?

Cell grows, DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides

In what phase does DNA condense to form chromosomes?

Prophase

During which part of the cell cycle does the cell grow?

G1

The phase when chromosomes line up in the middle is called...

Metaphase

Cells of organisms must replicate for?

Growth, replacement of dying cells, repair of damaged cells

What is the stage of mitosis where the sister chromatids separate?

Anaphase

The first phase of mitosis is called...

Prophase

Uncontrolled cell division which usually leads to tumors and disease is called...

Cancer

During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend most time?

Interphase

The DNA is replicated in…

S phase of interphase

During which part of the cell cycle is DNA copied?

S phase

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

To create new daughter cells