Mitosis and the Cell Cycle

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is a process of cell division where a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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What is the Cell Cycle?

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The Cell Cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.

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What happens during Interphase?

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During Interphase, the cell grows, develops, and prepares for division. It consists of three phases: G1 (growth), S (DNA synthesis), and G2 (preparation for mitosis).

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What is Cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm splits, resulting in two separate cells.

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What are Chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information. They are visible during cell division.

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What is the role of Ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are cellular structures that synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA).

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What is the difference between Animal and Plant Cells?

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Animal cells do not have a cell wall or chloroplasts, while plant cells have both, along with a large central vacuole.

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What occurs during Prophase?

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

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What is Metaphase?

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Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, preparing for separation.

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What is Anaphase?

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