Introduction to Mitosis and Cytokinesis

Introduction to Mitosis and Cytokinesis

Cell division is an essential part of keeping multicellular organisms alive and functioning. This scrollable interactive explains the process of mitosis and cytokinesis, and how this kind of division results in 2 genetically identical cells.

Topics

  • middle school
  • life science
  • next generation science standards
  • NGSS
  • MS-LS1-2
  • mitosis
  • interphase
  • prophase
  • metaphase
  • anaphase
  • telophase
  • cytokinesis
  • cell cycle
  • chromosomes