Mitosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of dividing the DNA of a cell into two new nuclei, resulting in two identical daughter cells.

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What are the stages of Mitosis in order?

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The stages of Mitosis in order are: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What happens during Prophase?

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During Prophase, the chromosomes condense and become visible, 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 line up along the equator 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 to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

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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 Mitosis by attaching to the centromeres and pulling them apart.

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What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while Meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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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.