Phases of 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 phases of Mitosis?

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

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What happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart and move to opposite sides of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, chromosomes reach the opposite poles, the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell begins to divide.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that follows Mitosis, where the cytoplasm of the cell divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is the role of spindle fibers in Mitosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate the chromosomes during cell division by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What is the significance of Mitosis?

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Mitosis is essential for growth, development, and tissue repair in multicellular organisms.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after Mitosis?

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Daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the original parent cell.