Mitosis Flashcards

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Interphase

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Chromosome are not visible

DNA replicates in preparation for cell division

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Prophase

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2nd phase

  • Chromatin condense and become visible
  • Centrioles move to opposite ends of the cell wall
  • Nuclear membrane breaks down
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Metaphase

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3rd phase

- chromosomes line up at equator

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Anaphase

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4th phase
- spindle fibres attach to centromere
- chromatids move to opposite poles
Now know as chromosomes again

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Telophase

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5th phase

  • new nuclear membrane forms
  • chromosomes de-condense
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Cytokinesis

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  • cell splits and results in 2 daughter cells
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