1. This is how a cell copies itself
MITOSIS
This is how a
cell copies itself
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2. There are 5 phases to mitosis:
Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
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3. This is called a mother cell.
Interphase:
DNA copies itself.
This is called a mother cell.
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4. This cell is in interphase because you can’t see any chromosomes.
Cell membrane
Nucleus
This cell is in interphase because you can’t see any chromosomes.
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5. Chromosomes become visible as dark threads
Prophase:
Chromosomes become visible as dark threads
spindle fibers start to grow.
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6. This cell is in prophase because the chromosomes (dark areas) are now visible.
Cell membrane
Chromosomes
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7. Chromosomes move to the center
Metaphase:
Chromosomes move to the center
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8. Spindle fibers Chromosomes
This cell is in metaphase because the chromosomes are lined up in the center of the cell. The spindle fibers have grown longer to catch a chromosome.
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9. Spindle fibers shorten
Anaphase:
Spindle fibers shorten
Chromosome pairs come apart
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10. This cell is in anaphase
This cell is in anaphase. The spindle fibers are pulling the chromosome pairs apart.
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11. Chromosomes go to the ends of the cell.
Telophase:
Chromosomes go to the ends of the cell.
The cell forms two daughter cells.
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12. These cells are in telophase
These cells are in telophase. The cytoplasm is splitting to form the two daughter cells.
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13. Mother Cell DNA = Daughter Cell
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14. The plant cell an animal cell
They both divide with
the same phases
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15. Animal
Plant
Interphase
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16. Animal
Plant
Prophase
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17. Animal
Plant
Metaphase
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18. Animal
Plant
Anaphase
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19. Animal
Plant
Cell wall forming
Telophase
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