Mitosis

is a basic process of cell division that leads to two genetically identical daughter cells, each containing the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. ⚡It is necessary for development, growth, and repairing tissues in multicellular organisms. Mitosis enables an organism to create new cells for the purpose of replacing old or damaged ones, for growth, and for asexual reproduction in certain organisms.

⚡Mitosis happens in somatic (body) cells, and its most important function is to divide the genetic material equally between the two daughter cells. Mitosis is a tightly coordinated and strictly regulated process consisting of multiple stages.

These stages are subdivided into the following phases:

prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase and cytokinesis.

Phases of Mitosis

1. Interphase(Preparation Phase)
While not actually a part of mitosis itself, interphase is a critical stage that gets the cell ready for division. Interphase is the longest stage of the cell cycle and is made up of three stages:
G1 (Gap 1):

The cell increases in size and executes its normal metabolic activities. During this time, the cell also scans for damage and makes preparations for DNA replication. The spindle fibers bind to the centromeres of the chromosomes at…