Mitotic Cell cycle

Chromatin is composed of __________ and DNA.

histone

The importance of mitosis includes growth of multicellular organisms, replacement of damaged cells, repair of tissues, and __________.

asexual reproduction

During G1 phase, the cell makes __________, enzymes, and other proteins for growth.

RNA

In the S phase of the mitotic cell cycle, __________ occurs.

DNA replication

During prophase, chromosomes consist of __________ sister chromatids.

two

In metaphase, chromosomes line up at the __________ of the cell.

equator

During anaphase, chromosomes are split into two __________ as they are pulled apart.

chromatids

What happens during telophase in cell division?

Nuclear envelopes form around chromosomes, creating two identical nuclei.

Cytokinesis occurs after __________, dividing the cytoplasm to form two daughter cells.

mitosis

The role of telomeres is to __________ during DNA replication.

prevent gene loss from chromosome ends.

When telomeres disappear, the cell will __________.

die

Stem cells can divide an unlimited number of times and can either remain stem cells or become __________ cells.

specialized

Totipotent cells can produce __________ type of cell, e.g., zygote.

any

Pluripotent cells are __________ stem cells.

embryonic

A tumor is formed by_______.

Uncontrolled cell division

Cancer causing tumors are called __________.

Malignant tumors

Non cancer causing tumors are called __________ , e.g., warts.

Benign tumors