Cell Division: Interphase and Mitosis Stages

Interphase

Stage when cell prepares for division.

Chromatin

DNA spread out in long strings.

Subcellular Structures

Components like mitochondria and ribosomes increase.

DNA Duplication

Process of copying DNA before cell division.

Chromosome

X-shaped structure formed from duplicated DNA.

Chromatid

Each arm of a duplicated chromosome.

Mitosis

Process of cell division into two identical cells.

Prophase

Chromosomes condense and nuclear membrane breaks down.

Metaphase

Chromosomes align at the cell's center.

Anaphase

Chromatids are pulled to opposite cell ends.

Telophase

Nuclear membranes form around separated chromosomes.

Cytokinesis

Division of cytoplasm to form two separate cells.

Daughter Cells

Two new cells produced after mitosis.

Diploid

Cells with two sets of chromosomes.

Genetically Identical

Daughter cells have identical genetic material.

Cell Cycle

Series of stages leading to cell division.