Mitosis

We need cells to replicate to replace old and damaged cells.

The Cell Cycle

G1: Growth phase S: DNA synthesis G2: Growth phase, centrioles, (part of the cytoskeleton and vital to cell division,) appear.
 * Interphase** is the longest phase.

Nuclear envelope breaks down Chromatin condenses and thickens Spindles fully develop Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate Paired chromosomes separate and move to poles Cell looks like a figure eight Nuclear membranes/nucleoli reappear
 * Mitotic** phase occurs quickly; this is when the cell separates.
 * Prophase**
 * Metaphase**
 * Anaphase**
 * Telophase**

[|Mitosis Animation]
 * Cytokinesis** is the division of the original cell's cytoplasm

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