Biology

Cells

What is mitotic division?

Mitotic division is a process of cell division where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells, each containing the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

What are the phases of mitosis?

The phases of mitosis include prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

What occurs during prophase?

During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to disintegrate, and the mitotic spindle starts to form.

What happens during metaphase?

In metaphase, the chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plate, and the spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

What is anaphase?

Anaphase is the stage in mitosis where the sister chromatids are pulled apart toward opposite poles of the cell.

What occurs during telophase?

During telophase, the separated chromosomes reach the poles of the cell, the nuclear envelopes reform around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to decondense.

What is cytokinesis?

Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division that occurs after mitosis, where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two distinct daughter cells.