Cell Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cell cycle ?
A
Series of events involved in the growth and repairs of cells
2
Q
What are the three stages of the cell cycle called in order?
A
Cell growth , mitosis , cell division
3
Q
What stage is the longest in the cell cycle ?
A
Cell growth
4
Q
What happens in the cell growth stage ?
A
The cells chromosomes are duplicated so that there are 2 sets of each chromosome.
5
Q
What happens at the mitosis stage?
A
The 2 sets of chromosomes are pulled to the opposite ends of the cell then the nucleus divides into 2
6
Q
What happens at the cell division stage?
A
Cell divides into 2 identical cells
