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Lesson 5 — Mitosis Cheat Sheet
In one line: PMAT — Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase — produces 2 identical diploid daughter cells for growth and repair.
The Four Phases
1Prophase. Chromatin condenses, spindle forms, nuclear envelope breaks down.
2Metaphase. Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.
3Anaphase. Sister chromatids separate, pulled to poles.
4Telophase + Cytokinesis. Nuclear envelopes reform; cell divides into 2 identical cells.
Quick Facts
Result
2n → 2n (diploid to diploid)
Daughter cells
2, genetically identical
Purpose
Growth, repair, asexual reproduction
Chromatids separate in
Anaphase