What are the steps of cell division? | Class 11 | NCERT Biology
What are the steps of cell division:- • cell division or cellular reproduction is the ultimate step or phase of cell cycle. • cell division involves two main steps, such as; 1 ) Karyokinesis or Nuclear division → In this Step, the nucleus of the cell divides through dramatic events such as, (a) Prophase :- Here, the nuclear genetic materials (chromosomes) condense and develop sister chromatids. Simultaneously. at the end of prophase, the nuclear envelope disappear and mitotic apparatus appear (mitotic spindle and two asters). (b) Metaphase :- • In this phase, the final condensation of chromo- - Somes show distinct morphology of chromosomes. • The spindle fibres attach to the centromeres and bind to their kinetochores (protein disc) • Metaphase shows the equatorial arrangement of all chromosomes forming a metaphase plate. (c) Anaphase : • The sister chromatids separate due to splitting of centromere and movement of sister chromatids to either poles. ◦ The shape of each sister chromatid...