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The Cell Cycle
Interphase. The cell is engaged in metabolic activity and
performing its duty as part of a tissue. The DNA duplicates
during interphase to prepare for mitosis (the next four
phases that lead up to and include nuclear division).
Chromosomes are not clearly discerned in the nucleus,
although a dark spot called the nucleolus may be visible.
Prophase. Chromatin in the nucleus begins to condense
and becomes visible in the light microscope as
chromosomes. The nuclear membrane dissolves and the
chromosomes begin moving.
Metaphase. Spindle fibers align the chromosomes along
the middle of the cell nucleus. This line is referred to as the
metaphase plate. This organization helps to ensure that in
the next phase, when the chromosomes are separated, each
new nucleus will receive one copy of each chromosome.
Anaphase. The paired chromosomes separate and move to
opposite sides of the cell. Motion results from a
combination movement along the spindle microtubules and
through the physical interaction of polar microtubules.
Telophase. New membranes form around the daughter
nuclei while the chromosomes disperse and are no longer
visible under the light microscope. Cytokinesis or the
partitioning of the cell may also begin during this stage.
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The Cell Cycle
Let’s review the cell cycle. There are ______________ major stages to the cell cycle. They are:
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
Cell division occurs…
Define the cell cycle.
______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
What are the three stages of the cell cycle?
1.__________________________________________
2.__________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
Within the first stage of the cell cycle, interphase, there are three phases. The
______________________, ______________________, and _____________________.
On the following diagram, summarize the activities that occur in each of the phases:
At the end of mitosis, _______________________ takes place. During this process, the
______________________ divides and the cell becomes two.
On the following diagram, summarize the activities that occur in each of the phases of mitosis:
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Name the Phase of Mitosis! Draw the Picture! Tell the Story
of the
Mitosis Phase!
Interphase
How is cell division/the cell cycle regulated?
What happens if during checkpoints, the conditions are unfavorable?
What happens in cells if the checkpoints fail?
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