The Cell Cycle (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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What is the cell cycle?
What is the cell cycle?
Process: cells form, grow, then divide
2 main phases of cell cycle
2 main phases of cell cycle
Interphase and Mitosis
% of cell cycle that is interphase
% of cell cycle that is interphase
90%
% of cell cycle that is mitosis
% of cell cycle that is mitosis
10%
Alternative name for interphase
Alternative name for interphase
Growing phase
Alternative name for mitosis
Alternative name for mitosis
Dividing phase
What does cell do during interphase?
What does cell do during interphase?
Grows and copies its DNA
What happens at end of interphase?
What happens at end of interphase?
Chromosomes become visible under microscope
Another name for double-stranded chromosomes
Another name for double-stranded chromosomes
Sister chromatids
Define mitosis
Define mitosis
1 nucleus divides to form 2 nuclei
Chromosome number in daughter vs parent nuclei
Chromosome number in daughter vs parent nuclei
Same number
4 stages of mitosis in order
4 stages of mitosis in order
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase