The Importance of Mitosis

The need to grow!

Interphase
Cell

spends most of
life here, growing and
performing normal
function
Divided into phases
G1-

normal function
S synthesis (DNA
copied)
G2 cell gets ready to
divide

Stages of Mitosis

Prophase
Pro

early
Chromosomes
become visible
Nuclear membrane
dissolves
Spindle fibers form

Metaphase
Meta

middle

Chromosomes

along equator

line up

Anaphase
Ana away
Chromatids
pulled apart and
move towards
opposite poles

Telophase
Nuclear

envelope forms
Chormosomes uncoil
Spindle fibers dissolve

Cytokinesis
Technically

happens after mitosis (not part

of mitosis)
Cytoplasm splits in half
New cell membrane/cell wall forms
Now have 2 identical daughter cells!

Stages of Mitosis