Modelling Mitosis

Interphase: Is when the cell grows and copies its DNA before moving into mitosis. It is actually the longest part of the cell cycle and can take from 18-20 hours   

Prophase: Is the first stage of cell division, before metaphase, during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears.

Pro Metaphase: Is the second phase of mitosis, the process that separates the duplicated genetic material carried in the nucleus of a parent cell into two identical daughter cells

Metaphase: Is when the chromosomes condense and become distinguishable as they align in the centre of the dividing cell.

Anaphase: Is when the chromosomes move toward the poles of the spindle.

Telophase: Is when the chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell and two nuclei are formed.

   

Cytokinesis: Is when the cytoplasm splits into two equal halves, and the cell becomes two daughter cells.

 

 

 

 

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  1. Great work including pictures, captions, and descriptions of the complete process of mitosis. Your post is very effective in explaining how mitosis works. Keep in mind that I described an early and late prophase, not a pro metaphase.

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