The Cell Cycle Flashcards
(33 cards)
Parts of Interphase
G1
S
G2
Longest Part of cell cycle
Interphase
Longest phase of mitosis
Prophase
Spindle fibers form
Prophase
Chromatin condenses into chromosomes
Prophase
Nuclear membrane breaks down
Prophase
Nucleolus disappears
Prophase
Centrioles move to opposite poles
Prophase
Prophase
Chromatin condenses into chromosomes
Spindle fibers form
Chromosomes are joined by the centromere
Nuclear membrane breaks down
Nucleolus disappears
Centrioles move to opposite poles
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
Metaphase
Spindle fibers are now all attached to centromere
Metaphase
Metaphase
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
Spindle fibers are now all attached to centromere
Sister chromatids separate
Anaphase
Chromosomes move toward opposite poles
Anaphase
Anaphase
Sister chromatids separate
Chromosomes move to opposite poles
Telophase
Spindle fibers disappear
Nucleolus reappears
Chromosomes uncoil back into chromatin
Nuclear membrane forms around each new set
Spindle fibers disappear
Telophase
Nucleolus reappears
Telophase
Chromosomes uncoil back into chromatin
Telophase
Nuclear membrane forms around each new set
Telophase
Cell pinches into two identical cells
Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
Cell pinches into two identical cells
Cytoplasm divides
Cytoplasm divides
Cytokinesis
Cell cycle
Life cycle of a cell