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Mitosis Study Guide

Friday June 23, 2006
Mitosis is a process of cell division in which the genetic material from a parent cell is divided equally between two cells.

Cell division enables organisms to grow and reproduce. Dividing cells go through an ordered series of events called the cell cycle.

Before a dividing cell enters mitosis, it must duplicate its genetic material and increase its organelles and cytoplasm. This period of growth is called interphase.

Stages of Mitosis:
    Prophase
    Metaphase
    Anaphase
    Telophase

Visit the Mitosis Study Guide to learn more about mitosis.

Image: Onion cell in anaphase. © The Entangled Bank

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