Question
what is the correct order of the cell cycle and mitosis?
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
interphase
cytokinesis
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
interphase
cytokinesis
Answers
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The cell cycle consists of several phases, including interphase and the stages of mitosis. The correct order of the cell cycle and mitosis is as follows:
1. **Interphase** - This is the phase where the cell prepares for division and is divided into three sub-phases: G1 (growth), S (synthesis, where DNA is replicated), and G2 (final preparations for mitosis).
2. **Prophase** - The first stage of mitosis, where the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.
3. **Metaphase** - The second stage of mitosis, where chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate in the center of the cell.
4. **Anaphase** - The third stage of mitosis, where the sister chromatids are pulled apart and move toward opposite poles of the cell.
5. **Telophase** - The fourth stage of mitosis, where the chromosomes reach the poles of the cell, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense back into chromatin.
6. **Cytokinesis** - The final process that occurs after mitosis, where the cell's cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.
So the complete order is: **Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis.**
1. **Interphase** - This is the phase where the cell prepares for division and is divided into three sub-phases: G1 (growth), S (synthesis, where DNA is replicated), and G2 (final preparations for mitosis).
2. **Prophase** - The first stage of mitosis, where the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, and the spindle apparatus begins to form.
3. **Metaphase** - The second stage of mitosis, where chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate in the center of the cell.
4. **Anaphase** - The third stage of mitosis, where the sister chromatids are pulled apart and move toward opposite poles of the cell.
5. **Telophase** - The fourth stage of mitosis, where the chromosomes reach the poles of the cell, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense back into chromatin.
6. **Cytokinesis** - The final process that occurs after mitosis, where the cell's cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.
So the complete order is: **Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis.**