THE CELL DIVISION

WHY DO WE CARE ABOUT

CELL DIVISION?

A) Cell division is a
process of
reproducing cells.
This occurs during
growth, repair and
development of
tissues.
 MITOSIS
 The process by which the cell nucleus divides
into two identical cell nuclei.
 Each nucleus ends up with the same number
of chromosomes as the original cell.
 Occurs in a series of steps
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
 PROPHASE
Chromatin condenses to form
chromosomes.
Centrioles move to opposite ends of the
cell
Spindle fibers form bridge between the
ends of the cell.
Nuclear envelope breaks down.
PROPHASE
 METAPHASE
Centromeres of the chromatid pairs line up in
the middle of the cell.
Metaphase plate- location where the
centromeres line up in the center of the cell.
By the end of metaphase each chromatid has
attached to spindle fibers.
METAPHASE
ANAPHASE
The spindle fibers pull the chromatids
apart.
This separates each one from its
duplicate. These move to opposite sides of
the cell.
Now there are two identical sets of
chromosomes.
ANAPHASE
TELOPHASE
When the chromosomes reach
opposite sides of the cell the spindle
fibers break up.
The nuclear membrane begins to
reform.
A furrow begins to develop between
the two sets of chromosomes.
TELOPHASE
PLANT AND ANIMAL
CELLS IN PROPHASE
Plant & animal cells in
prophase
PLANT AND ANIMAL
CELLS IN METAPHASE
PLANT AND ANIMAL
CELLS IN ANAPHASE
PLANT AND ANIMAL
CELLS IN TELOPHASE
PLANT AND ANIMAL
CELLS IN CYTOKENISIS