Copy of 1.) Chromosomes and Mitosis Intro (5/28/2026)

Chromosomes are made of:

is the typical form of DNA within the nucleus.

Identical pairs of chromosomes are known as .

Chromosomes look like an X and are duplicated because of that happens before the cell divides.

Is this (chromosomes being duplicated and looking like an X) normal/typical for chromosomes?

The upper arms of the chromosome are the

The lower arms of the chromosome are the

The is the attachment point for chromatids in a duplicated chromosome.

n, means

2n, means

Somatic cells are

Sex cells are

Humans have total chromosomes in each somatic cell.

have 23 pairs (homologs) of chromosomes.

have 22 pairs (homologs) of chromosomes with an X and Y.

Which chromosomes determines gender?

An organized image of chromosomes is known as a .

Mitosis divides the .

What acroynym can be used to remember the four stages of mitosis in order?

Plant cells use a during cytokinesis to divide the cell.

Animal cells use a during cytokinesis to divide the cell.

Cytokinesis is the division of the .