metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. While mitosis is taking place, there is no cell growth and all of the cellular energy is focused on cell division. During prophase, the replicated pairs of ...

The five phases of mitosis ... cells. The breakdown of the nuclear membrane is an essential step for spindle assembly. Because the centrosomes are located outside the nucleus in animal cells ...

The chromosomes align along the metaphase plate. As in mitosis metaphase, (and unlike meiosis metaphase I), fibers from the centrioles begin to pull on each one of the chromosomes from both ...

Interphase The cell spends ... ready for mitosis. Prophase The DNA in chromosomes and their copies condenses to become more visible. The membrane around the nucleus disappears. Metaphase ...