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Mitosis Phases
Phases and Events during Mitosis
Term | Definition |
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Interphase | Consists of G1, S, and G2 phases |
G1 phase | Cell grows |
S phase | DNA Replicates (copies itself) |
G2 phase | Last minute preparation before mitosis begins |
Prophase | Chromatin condenses into chromosomes; first time chromosomes are visible |
Metaphase | Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell |
Anaphase | Chromosomes split into sister chromatids |
Telophase | Nuclear envelopes reform; cleavage furrow seen in animal cells; cell plate seen in plant cells |
Cytokinesis | Two new genetically identical daughter cells created |