Each nucleus now contains four chromosomes (two sets of two ... It can be seen in the stages shown above that mitosis maintains the chromosome number or complement of a cell.

Metaphase is particularly useful in cytogenetics, because chromosomes can be most easily visualized at this stage. Furthermore, cells can be experimentally arrested at metaphase with mitotic ...

In contrast, meiosis gives rise to four unique daughter cells ... to ensure that it is ready to divide. Like mitosis, meiosis also has distinct stages called prophase, metaphase, anaphase ...

This activity and guide has been thoughtfully designed to help you fully understand exactly what's happening at every stage of mitosis. Mitosis will produce two daughter cells which are ...