Cell Division

Front

What is cell division?

Back

The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.

Front

What are the main stages of cell division?

Back

Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis.

Front

What happens during Interphase?

Back

The cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

Front

What occurs during Prophase?

Back

Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

Front

What is Metaphase?

Back

The stage where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell before being separated.

Front

What happens during Anaphase?

Back

Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

Front

What is Telophase?

Back

The stage where the chromosomes reach the poles and begin to de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms.

Front

What is Cytokinesis?

Back

The process where the cytoplasm splits, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

Front

What is the role of spindle fibers in cell division?

Back

They help separate the chromosomes during Anaphase.

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and cytokinesis?

Back

Mitosis is the division of the nucleus, while cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm.