Mitosis occurs in the nucleus and forms 2 identical cells; it is a continuous process, but can be subdivided into 4 phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase; the resulting cells are exact duplicates (clones) of the parent cell. All DNA is double stranded but if it’s meant a single molecule of DNA, it happens in metaphase. Each chromosome makes a copy of itself during DNA synthesis wherein the original chromosome and its copy are joined together. This complete structure is called a chromosome. The two parts (original chromosome and its copy) are called chromatids. At metaphase the two chromatids begin to separate. Each chromatid, once separated, is renamed a chromosome and consists of single DNA molecule.
A cutaneous membrane is a multi-layered membrane composed of epithelial and connective tissues. The apical surface of this membrane exposed to the external environment and is covered with dead, keratinized cells that help protect the body from desiccation and pathogens....
