Mitosis 3201

Prophase

The stage of mitosis where chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and centrioles move to opposite poles.

Metaphase

The stage of mitosis where spindle fibres align chromosomes at the cell's equator and attach to their centromeres.

Anaphase

The stage of mitosis where centromeres split, chromatids separate, and are pulled to opposite poles by shortening spindle fibres.

Telophase

The stage of mitosis that begins when chromatids reach opposite poles, leading to unwinding of chromatids, breakdown of spindle fibres, and formation of nuclear membranes.

Cytokinesis

The process following mitosis where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells.

Cleavage Furrow

The indentation that forms in animal cells during cytokinesis, leading to the separation of the cell.

Cell Plate

The structure that forms in plant cells during cytokinesis, which develops between the two daughter nuclei instead of furrowing.

Cancer

A condition characterized by uncontrolled cell division.

G1/S Checkpoint

A checkpoint at the end of the G1 phase where the cell checks for DNA damage before entering the S phase.

Apoptosis

Programmed cell death that occurs if DNA damage cannot be repaired.