The Cell Cycle

Question 1

Interphase

Answer 1

Period of growth and normal activity

Chromatin is uncoiled and relaxed

DNA and centrioles replicate

Question 2

Prophase

Answer 2

Chromatin coils and condenses

Nuclear envelope breaks down

Question 3

Metaphase

Answer 3

Chromosomes line up across middle of the cell

Question 4

Anaphase

Answer 4

The centromeres split

Chromosomes are pulled toward opposite poles of the cell

Question 5

Telophase

Answer 5

Nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromosomes

Question 6

Cytokinesis

Answer 6

Division of the cell cytoplasm and completes the cell cycle

Results in two identical cells