What Happens During Each Phase of Mitosis?
Alright, here's the lowdown: Prophase gets chromosomes party-ready (condensed), metaphase aligns them like a conga line, anaphase separates them into two new dance floors, and telophase rebuilds the VIP lounges (nuclei). Party on, cells!
Win gift cards by playing fun games on Playbite!
Playbite
(13.7k)
500k winners and counting...
More Answers
Mitosis has four main phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. In prophase, chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope breaks down. Metaphase lines chromosomes up in the middle. During anaphase, sister chromatids pull apart to opposite sides. Telophase sees the nuclear envelope reform around each set of chromosomes.
First-hand experience as a biologist: I've watched cells under a microscope鈥攑rophase condenses chromosomes and metaphase lines them up. Anaphase pulls them apart, and telophase wraps everything up neatly.
Prophase gets chromosomes sticky, metaphase lines them up like ducks, anaphase rips 'em apart, and telophase tidies the room. Simple!
Mitosis is practically magic! It's all about condense, line up, pull apart, and wrap it up.
The brands referenced on this page are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with this company. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.
People also want to know
Add an Answer