Mitosis

4 Phases of Mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Prophase: nuclear membrane disappears. Chromatin condenses into chromosomes. Chromosomes become visible.

Metaphase: centrioles send spindle fibres out to attach to centromeres. Chromosomes line up in the middle (equator) of the cell.

Anaphase: the chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell

Telophase: nuclear membrane reappears. Cleavage furrows forms into cytoplasm

Cytokinesis: cytoplasm splits in 2. 2 identical daughter cells are formed.

Where in the body does it occur: In all cells of the body (somatic cells)