Mitosis

Question 1

Functions

Answer 1

-growth
-reproduction
-repair

Question 2

What is mitosis

Answer 2

Division of the nucleus, each of the daughter cells having an exact copy of the DNA of the parent cell. Only happens in somatic cell.

Question 3

1. Interphase

Answer 3

The DNA in chromosomes copies itself ready for mitosis

Question 4

2. Prophase

Answer 4

The DNA in chromosomes and their copies condenses to become more visible. The membrane around the nucleus disappears.

Question 5

3. Metaphase

Answer 5

Chromosomes and their copies line up in the middle of the cell

Question 6

4. Anaphase

Answer 6

Chromosomes and their copies are pulled to different ends of the cell

Question 7

5. Telophase

Answer 7

New membranes form around the chromosomes at each end of the cell

Question 8

6. Cytokenesis

Answer 8

The cell membrane pinches in and eventually divides into two daughter cells