BIOLAB MODULE 3 CELL DIVISION

interphase

prophase

metaphase

anaphase

telophase

1. chromatin fibers appear as coiled/thickened, condensed structures of chromosomes

2. centrosome migrates to opposite poles

3. nucleolus and nuclear membrane disappear

4. asters radiate around each centrioles

5. mitotic spindles start to form

special characteristic of prophase

1. spindle captured all chromosomes and all are lined at the middle of the cell

2. all chromosomes are at metaphase plate to ensure sister chromatids will split evenly

special characteristic of metaphase

sister chromatids are seperated and pulled toward opposite poles

special characteristic of anaphase

1. cleavage furrow starts to appear

2. nuclear membrane and nucleolus start to reappear

3. chromosomes uncoil and assume threadlike appearance

4. asters and mitotic spindles disappear

special characteristics of telophase

1. division of cytoplasm

2. usually happens alongside telophase

3. completely seperated daughter cells are formed soon after mitosis

special characteristic of cytokinesis