Mitosis Animation By Senna Catenacci Interphase The cell

Mitosis Animation By: Senna Catenacci

Interphase • The cell is involved in metabolic activity and prepares for mitosis. • Chromosomes are not able to be seen in the nucleus, however the nucleus may be able to be seen. • The cell contains centrioles, which helps in the organizational process of the microtubules.

Prophase In this phase, the nucleus condenses, making the chromosomes visible. The centrioles begin moving to opposite ends of the cell and , once they do, spindle fibers are formed to create the mitotic plate. Centrioles Cell Chromatin Nucleus

Prometaphase In this phase, the nuclear membrane dissolves and microtubules, the black lines connecting the centrioles to the centromere of the chromosome, form.

Metaphase In this phase, the spindle fibers align the chromosomes along the middle of the cell, called the metaphase plate. Metaphase Plate

Anaphase In this phase, the chromosomes separate at the kinetochores and move to opposite sides of the cell.

Telophase During this phase, the chromosomes and spindle fibers disperse and no longer become visible under the microscope light. New nuclear membranes are formed, and the cell may begin to divide.

Cytokinesis In this phase, the cell splits apart fully, creating two daughter cells, each with a nucleus and centrioles.