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The 5 Steps of Mitosis
Mitosis-Cells
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7th Grade
01/25/2010

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Interphase (1st Phase)
Definition
When a cell is a typical cell - there is no significent changes.
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Metaphase (3rd Phase)
Definition
When the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell on the spindle fibers.
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Telophase (5th Phase)
Definition
The cleavage furrow happens - the cell "pinches in" to create two cells.
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What is one way to remember all 5 of the Mitosis Phases?
Definition
By remembering "IPMAT" (Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase).
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Prophase (2nd Phase)?
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The phase where the nucleus divides. Spindle fibers also form.
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Anaphase (4th Phase)
Definition
The chromosomes split and go to opposite ends of the cell.
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How many Phases are there?
Definition
There is 5 Phases
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