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Mitosis
To review mitosis and its phases
Term | Definition |
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Mitosis | A type of cell division that produces new cells for growth and to replace old and damaged cells. |
Interphase | Not part of mitosis but much longer phase before the cell splits. |
Prophase | Spindles are formed by microtubules. |
Metaphase | Chromosomes line at the center of the plate. |
Anaphase | Sister chromatid split and move to opposite side of the cell. |
Telophase | New nuclear envelope is formed using parts of the parent cell nuclear membrane. |
Cytokinesis | Stage when cytoplasm starts to divide. |