There are 5 phases to mitosis: Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase mkh
Interphase: DNA copies itself. This is called a mother cell. mkh
Cell membrane Nucleus This cell is in interphase because you can’t see mkh any chromosomes.
Prophase: Chromosomes become visible as dark threads spindle fibers start to grow. mkh
This cell is in prophase because the chromosomes (dark areas) are now visible. Cell membrane Chromosomes mkh
Metaphase: Chromosomes move to the center mkh
Spindle fibers Chromosomes This cell is in metaphase because the chromosomes are lined up in the center of the cell. The spindle fibers have grown longer to catch a chromosome. mkh
Anaphase: Spindle fibers shorten Chromosome pairs come apart mkh
This cell is in anaphase. The spindle fibers are pulling the chromosome pairs apart. mkh
Telophase: Chromosomes go to the ends of the cell. The cell forms two daughter cells. mkh
These cells are in telophase. The cytoplasm is splitting to form the two daughter cells. mkh
Mother Cell DNA = Daughter Cell DNA mkh
The plant cell an animal cell They both divide with the same phases mkh