Cell Cycle, Interphase, and Stages of Mitosis (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What are the three main parts of the cell cycle?
What are the three main parts of the cell cycle?
Interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis
What percentage of the cell cycle does interphase typically account for?
What percentage of the cell cycle does interphase typically account for?
Over 90%
When does DNA replication occur in the cell cycle?
When does DNA replication occur in the cell cycle?
During interphase
After DNA replication, how are the two identical strands of a chromosome connected?
After DNA replication, how are the two identical strands of a chromosome connected?
Joined at the centromere
What is the activity level of cells during interphase?
What is the activity level of cells during interphase?
Extremely active
How many daughter cells does mitosis produce?
How many daughter cells does mitosis produce?
Two identical daughter cells
What happens to chromosomes during prophase?
What happens to chromosomes during prophase?
They condense and become visible
Where do chromosomes line up during metaphase?
Where do chromosomes line up during metaphase?
At the middle (equator) of the cell
What happens to chromatids during anaphase?
What happens to chromatids during anaphase?
Pulled apart to opposite ends
What forms around each set of chromosomes during telophase?
What forms around each set of chromosomes during telophase?
A new nuclear membrane
During which stage do spindle fibres attach to chromosomes at the centromere?
During which stage do spindle fibres attach to chromosomes at the centromere?
Metaphase
Which organelles are produced during interphase?
Which organelles are produced during interphase?
Mitochondria and chloroplasts