7.2 Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
How is DNA stored the majority of the time?
A
Chromatin
2
Q
DNA condenses into what?
A
Chromosomes
3
Q
Interphase
A
Cell grows and DNA replicates.
4
Q
Prophase
A
DNA starts condensing and spindal fibers start to form.
5
Q
Metaphase
A
Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell
6
Q
Anaphase
A
sister chromatids are split apart
7
Q
Telophase
A
division of nuceli and chromosomes revert to chromatin. Spindle fibers break down as well.
8
Q
Cytokinesis
A
division of the cytoplasm
9
Q
Sister chromatids are connected at the
A
centromere
10
Q
one of each strand is considered a
A
homologous chromosome
11
Q
why do we have 2 of each chromosome
A
one set from mom and one set from dad
12
Q
Why does chromosome condensation happen early in mitosis?
A
to prevent DNA damage and to make easier to transport
