Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 steps of mitosis?
A
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
- (Technically not part of mitosis) Cytokinesis
2
Q
What is Prophase?
A
DNA condenses and nuclear membrane dissolves
3
Q
What is metaphase?
A
Chromosomes line up at the middle of the cell
4
Q
What is anaphase
A
Replicated chromosomes are pulled apart
5
Q
What is telophase?
A
New nuclear membranes form, and cells begin to divide in half
6
Q
What is cytokinesis?
A
Cytoplasm divides in half and cells fully split
7
Q
What is a diploid cell?
A
Cell containing 2 copies of each chromosomes
8
Q
What is a haploid cell?
A
Cell containing a single copy of each chromosome
