Chapter 9a - The Cell Cycle

Question 1

Process of cellular respiration, occurring in the three main stages - interphase (growth), mitosis (nuclear division), and cytokineses (cytoplasm division)

Answer 1

Cell Cycle

Question 2

First stage of the cell cycle, during which a cell grows, matures, ad replicates its DNA.

Answer 2

Interphase

Question 3

Second main stage of the cell cycle during which the cell’s replicated DNA divides and two genetically identical diploid daughter cells are produced

Answer 3

Mitosis

Question 4

Third Main Stage of the cell cycle, during which the cell’s cytoplasm divides, creating a new cell.

Answer 4

Cytokinesis

Question 5

DNA-containing structure that carries genetic material from one generation to another

Answer 5

Chromosome

Question 6

Relaxed form of DNA in the nucleus

Answer 6

Chromatin