Key Stages of Cell Division
Summary of Key Stages of Cell Division
Interphase
- Stage: Interphase
- Genetic Information: Visible as chromatin
- Nuclear: Present
Prophase
- Stage: Prophase
- Genetic Information: DNA condenses into visible chromosomes
- Nuclear: Nuclear envelope begins to break down
- Stage: Metaphase
- Genetic Information: Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane
- Nuclear: Nuclear envelope is completely disassembled
Anaphase
- Stage: Anaphase
- Genetic Information: Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell
- Nuclear: No nuclear envelope present during this stage
Telophase
- Stage: Telophase
- Genetic Information: Chromatids arrive at poles and begin to de-condense back into chromatin
- Nuclear: Nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes
Cytokinesis
- Stage: Cytokinesis
- Genetic Information: Chromatin fully formed and genetic material is back to interphase state
- Nuclear: Two distinct nuclei are formed within the divided cell.