Mitosis Diagram - Free Printable

You're looking at a diagram showing the phases of mitosis — the process by which a eukaryotic cell divides its nucleus and chromosomes to produce two genetically identical daughter cells.

Let’s identify each image and put them in the correct order of mitosis:

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🔬 The 6 Phases of Mitosis (in order):

1. Interphase — *Not technically a phase of mitosis, but the starting point.*
- Cell is preparing for division; DNA is in chromatin form (not visible as distinct chromosomes).
→ Top-left image: Nucleus intact, chromatin diffuse, no visible chromosomes.

2. Prophase — Chromosomes condense, nuclear envelope breaks down, spindle fibers begin to form.
→ Top-middle image: Chromosomes are visible (X-shaped), nuclear membrane is still partially visible or breaking down.

3. Metaphase — Chromosomes line up along the equator (metaphase plate) of the cell.
→ Top-right image: Chromosomes aligned at the center, attached to spindle fibers from both poles.

4. Anaphase — Sister chromatids separate and are pulled to opposite poles.
→ Bottom-left image: Chromatids (now individual chromosomes) are moving apart toward opposite ends.

5. Telophase — Nuclear envelopes reform around each set of chromosomes; chromosomes begin to decondense.
→ Bottom-middle image: Two nuclei forming, cell beginning to pinch in the middle (cytokinesis starting).

6. Cytokinesis — Cytoplasm divides, forming two separate daughter cells.
→ Bottom-right image: Two distinct daughter cells, each with its own nucleus.

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✔ Correct Order (from left to right, top to bottom, as labeled in your worksheet):

1. Top-left → Interphase (start)
2. Top-middle → Prophase
3. Top-right → Metaphase
4. Bottom-left → Anaphase
5. Bottom-middle → Telophase + early cytokinesis
6. Bottom-right → Cytokinesis complete (two daughter cells)

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📝 Final Answer (Listed in correct order):

> 1. Top-left
> 2. Top-middle
> 3. Top-right
> 4. Bottom-left
> 5. Bottom-middle
> 6. Bottom-right

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💡 Quick Tip:

To remember the order:
“I Prefer My Apples Tasty”
→ Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis

*(Note: Some curricula consider cytokinesis as part of telophase or a separate step after mitosis — but in this diagram, it’s clearly shown as the final separation.)*

Let me know if you’d like labeled diagrams or flashcards for studying! 🧬