In order for a cell to divide, it has to go through the process called the cell cycle. The cell cycle consists of the following stages:
Interphase: The cell grows to its mature size and makes a copy of its DNA. The centrioles are copied as well.
Cytokinesis: The Cell splits in half. For plant cells a cell plate forms in the middle of the cell. The cell plate eventually turns into a cell membrane.
Interphase: The cell grows to its mature size and makes a copy of its DNA. The centrioles are copied as well.
Mitosis: Prophase- The nuclear envelope breaks down and spindle fibers form between the two centrioles.
Mitosis: Metaphase- The chromosomes align at the equator of the cell while each chromosome attaches to a spindle fiber at its centromere.
Mitosis: Anaphase- The duplicated chromosomes (called chromatids) are separated.
Mitosis: Telophase- The chromosomes reach the mitotic poles and the cell begins to pinch in.
Cytokinesis: The Cell splits in half. For plant cells a cell plate forms in the middle of the cell. The cell plate eventually turns into a cell membrane.
