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CELL DIVISION
MITOSIS
Stages of Cell Division1. Interphase
2. Prophase
3. Metaphase
4. Anaphase
5. Telophase
InterphaseCells begin toprepare for division.
Chromosomesappear more visiblewith a thread-likeappearance.
ProphaseChromosomes shorten and thickenforming Chromatids.
Nuclear membrane disappears the spindle fibres begin to appear.
Metaphase
The chromatids arrange themselves on the equator(middle) region of the cell.
Anaphase
Spindle fibres stretch and the chromatids separate and move to opposite ends.
Telophase
Cell membrane divides into two (2) producing daughter cells for each cell.
Complete DivisionIn Mitosis, the cells regain their nuclear material and division is complete.
While it’s not complete in Meiosis because chromatids still lack a thread-like appearance.
Importance• Leads to growth because it adds new cells to already existing cells.• Repairs body parts of living organisms.• Helps in asexual reproduction like binary fission, micro-organisms and vegetative reproduction in plants.