I would use this as a tool in discussing mitosis.

1. MITOSIS
A review of Asexual Cell Division
By Kimberly Edillon

2. Prophase
Duplicated
chromosome
s condense
and attach to
the spindle

3. Metaphase
Chromosom
es line up at
the spindle’s
equator

4. Anaphase
Sister
chromatids
separate &
move to
opposite
poles of the
spindle

5. Telophase
Cytoplasm
divides:
Results in 2
identical
cells
Each cell is
diploid (2n)

6. References
Images of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and
telophase of mitosis. Retrieved from
http://apbrwww5.apsu.edu/thompsonj/Anatomy
%20&%20Physiology/2010/2010%20Exam%2
0Reviews/Exam%201%20Review/CH03%20m
itosis%20figures.htm
Starr, C. & Taggart, R. (1995). Biology: The
unity and divesity of life, 7th edition.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing
Company.