Question

During mitosis, the ________ breaks down and the duplicated ___________ are separated and evenly distributed to opposite sides of the cell. ___________ involves the division of the ___________ and the organelles that are contained within.

Answer 1

During mitosis, the <em />nuclear membrane breaks down and the duplicated chromosomes are separated and evenly distributed to opposite sides of the cell. Cytokinesis involves the division of the cytoplasm and the organelles that are contained within. 

This describes the process of cell division. All of these events happen in the M phase of mitosis. The breaking down and fragmentation of the nuclear membrane to expose the genetic material is in the prophase. The next phase is the metaphase when the duplicated chromosomes align in a straight line (metaphase plate). Anaphase involves the separation of chromatids and by the time the chromatids reach the opposite side then the cell enters telophase. Lastly, cytokinesis involves restoration of the nuclear membrane, division of the cytoplasm, and production of two daughter cells.