mitosis

• What is the importance of mitosis?

  Ensures daughter cells have identical chromosomes to original cells so that it can function correctly
• Explain stage 1 of mitosis

  The chromosomes replicate their DNA
• Explain stage 2 of mitosis

  Nucleus membrane breaks down
• Explain stage 3 of mitosis

  Chromosomes line up along the equator
• Explain stage 4 of mitosis

  Spindle fibres form from poles
• Explain stage 5 of mitosis

  Spindle fibres attach to chromatids
• Explain stage 6 of mitosis

  Spindle fibres contract and chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of cell
• Explain stage 7 of mitosis

  Nucleus membrane reforms
• Explain stage 8 of mitosis


  Cytoplasm divides
• Explain stage 9 of mitosis

  2 genetically identical daughter cells form