Module 1-Cell Cycle Phases

Question 0

Mitosis

Answer 0

• process of nuclear division
• metaphase
• anaphase
• telophase

Question 1

Interphase

Answer 1

• g1
• s phase
• g2
• 15 hours

Question 2

G1

Answer 2

• first gap
• growth phase
• active metabolism
• 10-12 hours

Question 3

S phase

Answer 3

• synthesis
• cell copies it’s chromosomes
• 6-8 hours

Question 4

G2

Answer 4

• Second gap
• second growth phase
• prepares for division
• 4 hours

Question 5

Prophase

Answer 5

• 1st phase
• nucleoli disappear
• chromatin condense into chromosomes

Question 6

Metaphase

Answer 6

• longest stage

- mitotic spindle fibers aligns chromosomes

Question 7

Anaphase

Answer 7

• shortest stage

- pulls chromatids towards opposite sides

Question 8

Telophase

Answer 8

-two daughter nuclei form