Mitosis Stages Flashcards
1
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The stage of mitosis where general cell function occurs
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interphase
2
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The stage of mitosis where the nuclear membrane breaks down and chromosomes appear as ‘X’s (the DNA has doubled
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Prophase
3
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The stage of mitosis where the chromosomes line up at the equator and spindle fibres attach at centromere
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Metaphase
4
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The stage of mitosis where spindle fibres contract and chromatids separate from each other at the centromere
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Anaphase
5
Q
The stage of mitosis where chromosomes move to poles, the nuclear membrane reforms and the cytoplasm starts to pinch in
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Telophase
