Mitosis Flashcards
0
Q
Mitosis is proceeded by what phase?
A
Interphase
1
Q
Define mitosis?
A
Produces two daughter nuclei that have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell and each other
2
Q
What are the 4 phases of mitosis?
A
Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase (In this order)
3
Q
What happens in prophase?
A
Chromosomes become visible
Nuclear envelope disappears
4
Q
What happens in metaphase?
A
Chromosomes arrange in the centre of the cell
The spindle forms
5
Q
What happens in anaphase?
A
Two threads of chromosomes (chromatids) migrate to the opposite poles.
Caused by spindle fibres attached to the chromatids contracting
6
Q
What happens in telophase?
A
Chromatids reach poles and become indistinct
Nuclear envelope reforms
Nucleolus reforms
Spindle disintegrates
7
Q
What is the importance of mitosis?
A
Growth
Differentiation
Repair
