Mitosis and Cell Cycle

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

The main phases of the Cell Cycle are Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase) followed by Cytokinesis.

During the G1 phase, the cell grows and performs its normal functions.

During the S phase, DNA replication occurs, resulting in two copies of each chromosome.

Spindle fibers help separate the sister chromatids and pull them toward opposite poles of the cell.

Cytokinesis is the final step of cell division where the cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate cells.

During Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers begin to form.

During Metaphase, chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell and attach to spindle fibers.

Anaphase is the stage of Mitosis where sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite poles of the cell.

During Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.