Cell Division: Mitosis

To produce haploid cells

To create genetic diversity within a population

To produce two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

To repair damaged DNA

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, prometaphase

metaphase, prophase, anaphase, telophase, prometaphase

prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase

Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, nuclear membrane breaks down, nucleolus disappears, spindle fibers form.

Chromatin disperses into cytoplasm

Nuclear membrane thickens

Nucleolus enlarges

Anaphase

Prophase

Telophase

Metaphase

Metaphase ensures equal distribution of chromosomes to daughter cells.

Metaphase is skipped in the cell cycle.

Metaphase is when DNA replication occurs.

Metaphase marks the end of mitosis.

Anaphase involves the condensation of chromosomes

Anaphase is the phase where DNA replication occurs

Anaphase in mitosis involves the separation of sister chromatids towards opposite poles of the cell.

Anaphase results in the formation of a cell plate

Absence of cytokinesis

Reformation of nuclear membrane, decondensation of chromosomes, disassembly of spindle fibers, and cytokinesis

Formation of new chromosomes

Assembly of spindle fibers

In plant cells, cytokinesis involves the formation of a cleavage furrow, while in animal cells, cytokinesis occurs through the formation of a cell plate.

Cytokinesis in plant cells involves the formation of a cleavage furrow.

Both plant and animal cells form a cell plate during cytokinesis.

In plant cells, cytokinesis involves the formation of a cell plate, while in animal cells, cytokinesis occurs through the formation of a cleavage furrow.

Mitosis contributes to growth by reducing the size of cells in an organism

Mitosis contributes to growth by increasing the number of cells in an organism and to repair by replacing damaged or dead cells with new ones.

Mitosis contributes to growth by decreasing the number of cells in an organism

Mitosis contributes to repair by causing mutations in existing cells

Increased energy levels

Properly functioning immune system

Enhanced cell repair mechanisms

Uncontrolled cell division leading to tumor formation or cancer.