MITOSIS

The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

Cell Cycle

The original cell that divides to form daughter cells.

Parent Cell

The new cells that result from the division of a parent cell.

Daughter Cells

Structures within the nucleus of a cell made of DNA, carrying genetic information.

Chromosomes

The molecule that carries genetic information in cells.

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Two identical copies of a chromosome, connected at the centromere, that separate during cell division.

Sister Chromatids

The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

Mitosis

The type of cell division that creates egg and sperm cells.

Meiosis

The longest phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for division.

Interphase

The first stage of mitosis where chromosomes become visible and the spindle fibers start to form.

Prophase

The stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the equatorial plane.

Metaphase

The stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart and moved to opposing poles of the cell.

Anaphase

The final stage of mitosis where the cell prepares to split into two daughter cells.

Telophase

The process occurring after mitosis where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two daughter cells.

Cytokinesis

Control points in the cell cycle where the cell assesses whether to proceed with division.

Checkpoint

Structures that separate sister chromatids during cell division.

Spindle Fibers

The structure on the chromosome where spindle fibers attach during mitosis.

Kinetochore

The imaginary line where chromosomes align during metaphase.

Equatorial Plane

A mesh of proteins that prevents bleeding when tissues are damaged.

Fibrin Clot

New connective tissue and microscopic blood vessels that form on the surface of a wound during healing.

Granulation Tissue