Mitosis Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in prophase?
A
Chromosomes become fat and short
Spindle fibres develop from centrioles
Nuclear envelope breaks down
2
Q
Describe metaphase
A
Chromosomes have duplicated
Chromosomes line up across centre
3
Q
What happens in anaphase
A
Centromeres divide
Spindle fibres pull chromatids apart
4
Q
What happens lastly in telophase
A
Spindle fibres disintegrate
Nuclear envelope reforms
Chromosomes become longer and thinner
5
Q
Phases before and after mitosis
A
Interphase
Cytokinesis
