Cell Cycle And Mitosis Flashcards
What is mitosis
A process where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells
What is happening during the prophase stage of mitosis
The stage in which chromosomes become visible and the nuclear envelope disappears
What is happening during the metaphase stage of mitosis
The chromosomes arrange themselves at the centre of the cell
What is happening during the anaphase stage of mitosis
Each of the two threads of chromosomes (chromatid) migrates to the opposite pole
What is happening during the telophase stage of mitosis
The nuclear envelope reforms to produce two daughter cells
What is cytokinesis
Division of cytoplasm in two daughter cells take place
What is apoptosis
A cell that has to die
How do you calculate magnification
Size of image
Magnification: ——————
Size of object
How do you calculate total magnification
Eyepiece lens X objective lens
