Phases of Mitosis
Chromosomes align along this during metaphase.
Metaphase Plate
Mitosis produces TWO diploid daughter cells, while meiosis produces FOUR of these kind of daughter cells.
Haploid
In this phase, the cell is committed to cell division.
G1
In this phase, kinetochore microtubules shorten, pulling chromosomes toward each pole.
Anaphase
In mitosis, the resulting daughter cells are genetic clones. In meiosis, the resulting daughter cells contain different combinations of genes, due to this process.
This phase is responsible for the synthesis of DNA in Interphase.
S phase
In this phase, sister chromatids condense, and the mitotic spindle starts to form.
Prophase
Reproductive cell/gamete
A human cell in G1 has this many chromosomes.
46
In this phase, the mother cell is separated into two daughter cells, which begins with a cleavage furrow in animal cells.
Cytokinesis
A cell spends less time in this phase of mitosis than it does in meiosis.
Prophase
This checkpoint ensures all chromosomes have been replicated and that the DNA is not damaged.
G2 Checkpoint
In this phase of mitosis, the nuclear envelope is broken down.
Prometaphse
Cellular reproduction and general growth and repair of the body are functions of _______, while genetic diversity through sexual reproduction is a function of _______.
Mitosis, Meiosis
Loss of checkpoints can lead to cancer and this.
Mutations