EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -All the chromosomes align at the metaphase plate (not a physical structure, just a term for the plane where the chromosomes line up). At this stage, the two kinetochores of each chromosome should be attached to microtubules from opposite spindle poles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cytokinesis is the process following the division of the nucleus, the cytoplasm and plasma membrane are divided, resulting in two cells, each with its own nucleus and cytoplasm surrounded by a plasma membrane. It occurs in both plant cells and animal cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cytokinesis is the physical process that finally splits the parent cell into two identical daughter cells. During cytokinesis, the cell membrane pinches in at the cell equator, forming a cleft called the cleavage furrow.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mitosis consists of four basic phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. These phases occur in this strict sequential order, and cytokinesis-the process of dividing the cell contents to make two new cells-starts in anaphase or telophase. The mitotic phase is a relatively short period of the cell cycle.

Detailed explanation-5: -During mitosis, a cell duplicates all of its contents, including its chromosomes, and splits to form two identical daughter cells.