a tightly-packed DNA molecule found in the nucleus. It appears as thread- like chromatin during interphase
Chromosomes
are threads of nucleosomes, which are DNA
molecules wrapped around proteins known as histones
Chromatins
also known as body chromosomes, are present
in all cells in both males and females of an organism
Autosomes
are those chromosomes that differ in each
biological sex
Sex chromosomes
In this stage, all of the chromatin fibers condense, and the nucleolus disappears. After condensing, chromatin is now known to be chromosome
Prophase
In this stage, chromosome line up in the center, known as metaphase plate.These chromosomes are attached to spindle fibers by structure called kinetochores
Metaphase
In this stage, each chromosome becomes
separated into two sister chromatids, which
then migrate towards opposite ends of the
cell through centromere
Anaphase
In this stage, nuclear envelope reforms,
chromosomes unfold into chromatin,
cytokinesis can begin
Telophase
The membrane separates to produce two new
daughter cells. In animal cells, there is a
formation of cleavage furrow between the
daughter cells. In plant cells, due to cell wall’s
presence, there is a formation of cell plate
Cytokinesis