A simple, basic introduction to mitosis. Please use on your own will, but do not use this powerpoint for any school projects if you are a student. Here is an outline of the presentation. Notes included. Introduction to Mitosis What is Mitosis? Mitosis is the division of a single parent cell, resulting in two daughter cells. Usually happens in ordinary tissue growth. What are the Steps of Mitosis? The steps of mitosis are: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase Remember: P-M-A-T Prophase The first stage of mitosis, when the chromosomes become visible and the nuclear membrane disappears. Metaphase The chromosomes now attach to spindle fibers with their pairs. Anaphase The chromosome pairs separate and move to the opposite sides of the cell. Telophase The final stage of mitosis, when the separated chromosomes reach the opposite poles of the cell and a new nuclei forms around the new chromosomes around the two daughter cells.

1. Introduction to Mitosis

2. What is Mitosis?
Mitosis is the division of a single
parent cell, resulting in two
daughter cells.
Usually happens in ordinary tissue
growth.

3. What are the Steps of
Mitosis?
The steps of mitosis are:
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
Remember: P-M-A-T

4. Prophase
The first stage of mitosis, when the chromosomes become visible
and the nuclear membrane disappears.

5. Metaphase
The chromosomes now attach to spindle fibers with their pairs.

6. Anaphase
The chromosome pairs separate and move to the opposite sides of
the cell.

7. Telophase
The final stage of mitosis, when the separated chromosomes reach
the opposite poles of the cell and a new nuclei forms around the
new chromosomes around the two daughter cells.