Mitosis Cell Reproduction

MitosisThe nucleus divides to form two identical nuclei.

Cells divide in FIVE stages.

5 Phases of MitosisInterphase

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

INTERPHASE

Cell’s chromosomes duplicated

The nucleolus is clearly visible

! PROPHASE

Chromatid pairs are visible

Spindle Fiber begins to form

Nuclear membrane breaking down.

MetaphaseChromatid pairs line up in

center of the cell.Spindle fiber connects

chromosomes to centrioles

ANAPHASEChromosomes separate.

Spindle fiber pulls chormosomes towards the

centrioles.

TELOPHASECytoplasm begins to

separate.New nucleus forms.

Mitosis Ends

Both new identical cells enter interphase.