What process divides the cell nucleus and its contents?

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Laura O.
Apr 13, 2018

Mitosis actually divides the cell itself and the nucleus.

Explanation:

The process is called mitosis.
Mitosis occurs after DNA in the nucleus has doubled.
This doubling of DNA leads to 92 chromosomes in humans (46 normally). Then, mitosis begins.

There are four stages to mitosis:
Prophase; Metaphase; Anaphase; and Telophase.

These 'parcel out' or divide the nuclear contents into opposite ends of the cell. Then, at the very end of Telophase , the cell itself divides.
A cleavage furrow will form during this process, known as 'cytokinesis'.

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