diagram 2 Flashcards
1
Q
stage 1
A
interphase
2
Q
what does stage 1 consist of?
A
chromosomes are extended and in use during the G1, S and G2 phases
3
Q
stage 2
A
prophase
4
Q
what does stage 2 consist of?
A
the chromosomes condense, the nuclear envelope breaks down and the spindle forms
5
Q
stage 3
A
metaphase
6
Q
what does stage 3 consist of?
A
the chromosomes line up on the central plane of the cell
7
Q
stage 4
A
anaphase
8
Q
what does stage 4 consist of?
A
the centromeres divide and the chromatids move towards opposite poles
9
Q
stage 5
A
telophase
10
Q
what does stage 5 consist of?
A
the chromosomes uncoil and a new nuclear envelope forms. the spindle fibres disappear
11
Q
stage 6
A
cytokinesis
12
Q
what does stage 6 consist of?
A
the cytoplasm of the cell is cleaved in half
