Exploring the Stages of Mitosis

This video tutorial explains the process of mitosis, a type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells. It covers the key stages: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis. The video also discusses the role of chromosomes and chromatids, emphasizing the importance of mitosis in growth, cell repair, and asexual reproduction. Special scientific terms are introduced to help remember the order of stages.

What is the primary function of mitosis in organisms?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Cell replacement and growth

• Genetic diversity

What structure is made up of two chromatids?

• Mitochondrion

• Cell membrane

• Chromosome

• Nucleus

During which phase do chromosomes duplicate?

• Telophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Interphase

What is the significance of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

• They break down the nuclear membrane

• They help in cell growth

• They duplicate chromosomes

• They move chromosomes during cell division

What happens to the nuclear membrane during metaphase?

• It divides

• It thickens

• It dissolves

• It duplicates

Which stage involves the chromosomes lining up at the cell's equator?

• Telophase

• Anaphase

• Metaphase

• Prophase

During anaphase, what process occurs to the centromere?

• It divides

• It disappears

• It strengthens

• It duplicates

What re-forms around each set of chromosomes during telophase?

• Spindle fibers

• Cell membrane

• Nuclear membrane

• Chromatids

How many chromosomes does each human daughter cell have after mitosis?

• 23 pairs of chromosomes

• 23 chromosomes

• 46 chromosomes

• 92 chromosomes

What is the result of cytokinesis in mitosis?

• Formation of spindle fibers

• Duplication of chromosomes

• Division into two daughter cells

• Breakdown of the nuclear membrane