Mitosis Flashcards

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Steps of Mitosis

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Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase

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What is mitosis?

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The division of the nuclear membrane

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Prophase

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  • Breakdown of nuclear membrane
  • DNA coils
  • Centrioles move to poles
  • Spindles form
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Metaphase

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Chromosomes line up at the equator and attach to spindle fibres

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Anaphase

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  • Spindle fibres contract separating chromatids at centromere
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Telophase

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  • Complete set of chromosomes

- Fibres, nucleolus, and nuclear membrane disappear

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How do you remember mitosis?

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I Played My Accordion Today

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