mitosis phases

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redo of bio test end of unit 3

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Early prophase

cromatin condenses into chromosomes cell breaks down some structures and builds others up while the mitotic spindle begins to form and the nucleus disappears

<p>cromatin condenses into chromosomes cell breaks down some structures and builds others up while the mitotic spindle begins to form and the nucleus disappears</p>
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Late prophase (prometaphase)

The nuclear envelope breaks down allowing the chromosomes to move freely, they continue to condense and the mitotic spindle begins to capture and organize them.

<p>The nuclear envelope breaks down allowing the chromosomes to move freely, they continue to condense and the mitotic spindle begins to capture and organize them. </p>
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Metaphase

The chromosomes align at the cells equatorial plate, preparing for separation.

<p>The chromosomes align at the cells equatorial plate, preparing for separation. </p>
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Anaphase

The sister chromatids seperate and move to opposite poles of the cell

<p>The sister chromatids seperate and move to opposite poles of the cell</p>
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Telophase

cell starts seperating into two different cells. The nucleous reappears in each as the nuclear membrane forms. Cytokinesis starts to take place.

<p>cell starts seperating into two different cells. The nucleous reappears in each as the nuclear membrane forms. Cytokinesis starts to take place. </p>