Mitosis and Meiosis

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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 is Meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate 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 DNA replication.

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What is Prophase?

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Prophase is the first stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the second stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane.

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What is Anaphase?

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

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What is Telophase?

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Telophase is the final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes de-condense and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

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What is a Chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and protein that contains genetic information.

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What is a Chromatid?

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A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to the other half by a centromere.