The STages of cell division:
The process of cell division contains 3 parts:
Interphase, the longest stage where the cell carries out various life processes (eg. Growth and Repair) except for cell division. During this stage, the DNA is in the form of long, thin and invisible strands.
Mitosis, this is the stage where the contents of the nucleus are divided. The DNA within the cell is duplicated in preparation to be split off into each of the 2 daughter cells. This process is carried out in 4 stages that include the prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase (PMAT).
Cytokinesis, this is the stage where after the contents of the nucleus have been replicated during mitosis, the rest of the cell is divided up. It is a process where 2 genetically-identical daughter cells are produced. The cytoplasm, cell membrane and other organelles are split between the newly formed cells. Animal cells have their membranes pinched off at the centre (cleavage furrow) while plants develop a new cell wall that separates the 2 daughter cells.
Interphase, the longest stage where the cell carries out various life processes (eg. Growth and Repair) except for cell division. During this stage, the DNA is in the form of long, thin and invisible strands.
Mitosis, this is the stage where the contents of the nucleus are divided. The DNA within the cell is duplicated in preparation to be split off into each of the 2 daughter cells. This process is carried out in 4 stages that include the prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase (PMAT).
Cytokinesis, this is the stage where after the contents of the nucleus have been replicated during mitosis, the rest of the cell is divided up. It is a process where 2 genetically-identical daughter cells are produced. The cytoplasm, cell membrane and other organelles are split between the newly formed cells. Animal cells have their membranes pinched off at the centre (cleavage furrow) while plants develop a new cell wall that separates the 2 daughter cells.
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