Amoeba Sisters Mitosis Flashcard

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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, essential for growth and repair in organisms.

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Why is mitosis important for organisms?

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Mitosis is important because it produces new cells for growth and replaces damaged cells for repair.

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What are the four stages of mitosis?

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The four stages of mitosis are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.

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What occurs during prophase?

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During prophase, the nuclear membrane dissolves, and chromosomes become visible as they condense.

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What happens during metaphase?

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During metaphase, chromosomes line up at the cell's equator, and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

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What is anaphase?

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

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear membrane re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process of dividing the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells after mitosis.

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Why is cytokinesis important?

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Cytokinesis is important because it ensures that each daughter cell has its own cytoplasm and organelles.

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What role do spindle fibers play in mitosis?

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