Understanding Mitosis: The Stages of Cell Division
Mitosis is the process that allows cells to divide and create new cells. This happens in five important steps:
Prophase: The cell's chromosomes get thicker and easier to see. At the same time, the outer layer of the nucleus starts to break down.
Metaphase: The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell. This makes sure they are ready to be split apart correctly.
Anaphase: The sister chromatids, which are copies of each chromosome, get pulled away from each other toward opposite sides of the cell. This way, each new cell will have the same set of chromosomes.
Telophase: New nuclear membranes start to form around each group of chromosomes, getting ready to create two separate cells.
Cytokinesis: Finally, the cell divides into two new cells, called daughter cells.
These stages help cell division happen smoothly and accurately, making sure everything goes right!
Understanding Mitosis: The Stages of Cell Division
Mitosis is the process that allows cells to divide and create new cells. This happens in five important steps:
Prophase: The cell's chromosomes get thicker and easier to see. At the same time, the outer layer of the nucleus starts to break down.
Metaphase: The chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell. This makes sure they are ready to be split apart correctly.
Anaphase: The sister chromatids, which are copies of each chromosome, get pulled away from each other toward opposite sides of the cell. This way, each new cell will have the same set of chromosomes.
Telophase: New nuclear membranes start to form around each group of chromosomes, getting ready to create two separate cells.
Cytokinesis: Finally, the cell divides into two new cells, called daughter cells.
These stages help cell division happen smoothly and accurately, making sure everything goes right!