Cell Cycle Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the first stage of cell division?
A
Interphase
Cell grows & organelles are synthesised, DNA replicates, and chromosomes are not visible.
2
Q
What happens during Prophase?
A
Nuclear membrane disintegrates, chromosomes condense, and chromosomes become visible.
Centrioles separate to opposite poles & lay down spindle fibres.
3
Q
What occurs during Metaphase?
A
Chromosomes arrange themselves at the equator.
The nuclear membrane has broken down.
4
Q
What happens in Anaphase?
A
Spindle fibres shorten, centromere splits, and individual chromatids migrate to opposite poles.
5
Q
What occurs during Telophase?
A
Nuclear membranes reform, chromatids have reached opposite poles, and chromosomes start to unravel & are no longer visible.
