Mitosis

Question 1

• Chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
• The nuclear envelope begins to break down.
• Spindle fibers form.

Answer 1

Prophase

Question 2

• Chromosomes align along the metaphase plate (centre of the cell).
• Spindle fibres attach to the centromeres of chromosomes.

Answer 2

Metaphase

Question 3

Sister chromatids are pulled apart toward opposite poles of the cell

Answer 3

Anaphase

Question 4

• Chromatids reach the poles, and nuclear membranes reform around each set of chromosomes
• Chromosomes de-condense back into chromatin.

Answer 4

Telophase

Question 5

• The cytoplasm divides, resulting in two daughter cells

Answer 5

Cytokinesis