Mitosis Animation

By Joshua Todd

(Animation made using IStopMotion App on an iPad.) 

Mitosis has two major functions. One of which is to help us grow. The other is to help us heal from injuries. There are four steps in mitosis. the first one is Prophase.

Prophase, the "premiere"

We call Prophase the "premier" because it is the first step in mitosis, in which the chromosomes wind up and become visible.

Metphase, the "middle"

We call Metaphase "middle" because it is where the doubled chromosomes (sister chromatids) line up across the center of the cell for the spindle fibers to attach to the center of each chromosome.

Anaphase, moving "apart"

We call Anaphase "apart" because the doubled chromosomes get pulled to the opposite side by the spindle fibers to create daughter cells.

Telophase, the "twins"

We have a metaphor for Telophase it is "twin" the reason we call it "twin" is because the chromosomes cluster in the new nuclear membrane of the newly made cells.