Section 9-2

Bio 30 NWRC

Mitosis is an important part of the cell cycle (click here for a review of the CC and a preview of Mitosis)
Mitosis consists of 4 stages Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase

Mitosis
Results in 2 genetically identical cells Allows for organism growth Allows damaged cells to be replaced

Interphase
The cell is engaged in metabolic activity and performing its prepare for mitosis The cell grows replicates its DNA Interphase consists of G1, S and G2 stages

Prophase
Chromatin in the nucleus begins to condense (meaning it tightens into X shaped chromosomes)The nucleolus disappears.

Prophase
Some fibers cross the cell to form the mitotic spindle.

Early Prophase Late Prophase

Metaphase
Spindle fibers align the chromosomes along the middle of the cell nucleus. This line is referred to as the metaphase plate. This organization helps to ensure that in the next phase, when the chromosomes are separated, each new nucleus will receive one copy of each chromosome.

Anaphase
The paired chromosomes separate and move to opposite sides of the cell.

Telophase
Chromatids arrive at opposite poles of cell, and new membranes form around the daughter nuclei. The spindle fibers disperse, and cytokinesis or the partitioning of the cell may also begin during this stage.

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Mitosis A video to sum it all up

Cytokinesis
This is the process which actually divides the cytoplasm of the cell. In plant cells, the rigid wall requires that a cell plate be synthesized between the two daughter cells.

Assessment
1. A cell must undergo Cytokinesis in order for the cell division to be complete

Assessment
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Assessment
3. Chromosomes are not yet lined up in prophase they resembles Xs and have centomeres

Assessment
4. Prophase

Review
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