Different stages of mitosis Chromosome lingo Cell CycleCheck pointsCancer
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When is DNA called chromatin? When it is in the nucleus during interphase; the spaghetti Board
When is DNA called a sister chromatid? When it is paired up during mitosis Board
What is the spot called that holds chromatids together? Centromere Board
DNA is packed tightly together in an organized fashion, what is that called? Super coiling Board
What stage of mitosis is this? Anaphase Board
What stage of mitosis is this? metaphase Board
This stage of mitosis is called what? Prophase Board
This stage of mitosis is called what? Telophase Board
What are the 3 stages of interphase? Gap 1, Synthesis, Gap 2 Board
What is the longest stage of the cell life? Interphase Board Board
What is the last thing that a cell goes through to complete the cell cycle? Cytokinesis Board Board
What stage is the DNA copied (be specific)? S phase of Interphase Board Board
What are the 3 Checkpoints of a cell? G1, G2, Mitosis Board
If the surroundings are favorable after the G1 checkpoint what will the cell do? Cell will go into the S phase of interphase Board
What is the checkpoint called where the cell makes sure there are no mistakes in the DNA and the cell is big enough to split? G2 Board
What happens during the mitosis checkpoint? Checks to make sure the chromosomes are properly attached to the spindle fibers Board
What is the definition of cancer? Uncontrolled cell growth Board
What are the two types of cancer? Benign and malignant Board
What is the type of cancer that can move from one place to another within the body? Malignant Board
What does benign mean? Does not move from one spot to another Board
What does DNA wrap around when it is going to supercoil? Histone Board
What is a nucleosome? When DNA is wrapped around a histone core Board
DNA is made of hereditary units called what? Genes Board
What shape is the chromosome in a prokaryotes? Circular Board
Cytokinesis in plants involves the formation of what in the center of the cell? Cell plate Board
In animal cytokinesis what splits the cell in two? Belt of proteins Board