Mitosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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What are the main stages of Mitosis?

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The main stages of Mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What is Anaphase?

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Anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What occurs during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including cell growth and DNA replication.

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What happens during the G1 phase of Interphase?

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During the G1 phase, the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

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What is DNA Replication?

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DNA Replication is the process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA before cell division.