Mitosis Flashcards
1
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Order of mitosis
A
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
2
Q
Interphase
A
DNA condenses into chromosomes
3
Q
Prophase
A
Chromatids condense, identical chromatids are joined and the nuclear membrane breaks down
4
Q
Metaphase
A
Chromosomes line up in the centre of the cell
5
Q
Anaphase
A
Spindle fibres pull each arm of the chromosomes apart to opposite poles of the cell
6
Q
Telophase
A
Chromosomes decondense, nuclear membrane reforms, ending nuclear division
7
Q
Cytokines
A
Two genetically identical diploid daughter cells have been produced
8
Q
What is mitosis for
A
Growth of new cells and repair of tissues
