Mitosis and Meiosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is Meiosis?

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

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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 occurs during Prophase?

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During Prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

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What occurs during Metaphase?

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During Metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, 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, chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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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 daughter cells.

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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 its sister chromatid by a centromere.

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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.