Mitosis
DNA is stored inside of the _____
Nucleus
tightly wound coils of dna are called
chromosomes
It helps us to create new cells to replace old or damaged cells!
In animal cells, when the cell divides, the _______ pinches in and closes around each new cell
cell membrane
Spindle appears and chromosomes condense and shorten
What is Prophase
The _______ breaks down during prophase
nuclear membrane
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell
What is Metaphase
The new cells created during mitosis are called ___________
Daughter cells
In which two body cells does mitosis NOT occur?
Sperm and egg cells