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.