Cell Cycle + Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
Name three ways mitosis is used by living organisms
A
For growth
For repair
For asexual reproduction
2
Q
What is interphase and what happens during it?
A
Interphase is the metabolically active phase between cell divisions that precedes mitosis
During interphase chromosomes are not visible as they are decondensed
Interphase consists of the S phase, G1 and G2
3
Q
What happens in the S phase?
A
DNA replication happens in the S phase
4
Q
What happens in G1 and G2?
A
Cell growth, preparation for mitosis and duplication of organelles occurs
