Understanding Mitosis in Pre-AP Biology Class
Explore the phases of mitosis and the cell cycle in pre-AP Biology, including G1 phase, S phase, G2 phase, cell division, interphase, cytokinesis, and the division of the nucleus. Learn about Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and the process of cytokinesis in both animal and plant cells.
Understanding Mitosis in Pre-AP Biology Class
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Mitosis Notes Pre-AP Biology
The Cell Cycle G1 phase (Cell Growth) • Interphase • G1 • S • G2 • Cell Division • Mitosis • Cytokinesis S Phase (DNA Copied) Interphase Cytokinesis Cell Division M phase G2 Phase (Growth and preparation for division)
Interphase • Most of the time spent in this phase • G1 = Growth • S = DNA is copied • G2 = Cell prepares for division • Sometimes cells exit cycle from G1 and enter G0 where they simply exist and never divide.
Mitosis • Division of the nucleus • 4 phases of Mitosis • Prophase • Metaphase • Anaphase • Telophase
Prophase • Chromatin condenses to become chromosomes • Nuclear membrane disappears • Centrosomes form around centrioles which move to opposite sides of the cell • creates spindle fibers
Metaphase • Chromosomes line up along center of cell • Spindle fibers attach to centromere to move them
Anaphase • Sister chromatids separate at the centromere • Slowly pulled to opposite sides of the cell
Telophase • Spindle fibers disassemble • Chromosomes return to chromatin • Nuclear membrane forms
Cytokinesis • Division of the cytoplasm • Animal cells pinch in creating cleavage furrow • Plant cells develop a cell plate