HST-AP - Mitosis/Cell Division

The video explains how cells reproduce through mitosis, an asexual process where a single cell divides into two identical cells. It highlights that not all body cells reproduce at the same rate, with some, like heart and nerve cells, not reproducing after damage. The process of mitosis is likened to a play, with various cell components acting as cast members. The video details the stages of mitosis, including the roles of the nucleus, chromatin, chromosomes, chromatids, centrioles, centrosome, spindle fibers, and centromeres. A review of these components concludes the video.

What is the process called by which a cell makes another cell?

What are the main components involved in the process of mitosis?

How does the nucleus prepare for cell division?

Describe the role of centrioles in the process of mitosis.

What happens to the chromatids during mitosis?

What is the significance of the centromere in cell division?

What happens to the organelles during and after cell division?