Mitosis Crossword

First step in mitosis
At this stage chromosomes attach to microtubules at the kinetochores.
At this stage all chromosomes are aligned at the equator of the cell, called the metaphase plate.
In this stage of Mitosis, the proteins holding centromeres of sister chromatids are degraded, freeing individual chromosomes.
The last stage in mitosis; chromosomes are clustered at opposite poles and decondense.
How many phases are in mitosis?
This structure composed of microtubules radiating from the poles of the dividing cell division.
In animal cells, a radial array of microtubules extending from the centrioles toward the plasma membrane.
The protein that forms microtubules.
What happens before Mitosis?
One of two identical copies of each chromosome.
What cells do not have centrioles?
Chromosomes vary in how many ways?
During mitosis ____ cell divides once to form two identical cells.
The major purpose of mitosis is for ______ and to replace worn out cells.
If not corrected in time, mistakes made during mitosis can result in changes in the DNA that can potentially lead to _______________.
During interphase, ____________ extend from these centrosomes.
In prophase, the chromosomes condense into _-shaped structures that can be easily seen under a microscope.
In metaphase, the centrioles are now at __________ poles of the cell with the mitotic spindle fibers extending from them.
In anaphase, the sister chromatids are then pulled apart by the mitotic spindle which pulls one ________ to one pole and the other chromatid to the opposite pole.
In telophase, a membrane forms around each set of chromosomes to create two new _________.
pairs of identical chromosomes are attached to each other at an area called the...?
Uncontrolled cell division occurs in...
During cell division in a plant cell, a cell ___________ grows between the two new cells to separate the cytoplasm.
A cell with 22 chromosomes undergoes mitosis. How many daughter cells are created?
Acronym for Mitosis
DNA and protein that makes up chromosomes is called _________.
Mitosis can also be called __________.
Mitosis may take _________ or hours, depending upon the kind of cells and species of organisms.
How many chromosomes are in a cell?