The stages of mitosis in onion cells mirror the general stages of mitosis found in other eukaryotic cells. The reference outlines these stages as:
Here's a breakdown of these stages:
Stages of Mitosis in Onion Cells
The process of mitosis, or cell division, in onion cells is divided into distinct phases. The reference identifies the following stages:
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Interphase | Although technically not part of mitosis, it is the preparatory stage. The cell grows, replicates DNA, and prepares for division. |
| Prophase | The chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes. The nuclear envelope breaks down, and the mitotic spindle begins to form. |
| Metaphase | The chromosomes align along the metaphase plate (the equator of the cell). |
| Anaphase | Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell. |
| Telophase | The chromosomes arrive at the poles and begin to decondense. The nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, and cytokinesis (the division of the cytoplasm) begins. |
The reference directly confirms the following stages as observable in onion cell mitosis: A: interphase; B: prophase; C: metaphase; D: anaphase and E: telophase.
