Contributor David E. Sadava; David M. Hillis; H. Craig Heller; May Berenbaum; Sinauer Associates; W.H. Freeman & Co.; Sumanas, Inc.

Update
01-01-2010
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In this animation, the phases of mitosis are explained. Topics include DNA replication, nuclear envelope dissolution and reforming, mitotic spindle formation, cytoplasmic division, and the formation of two daughter cells. The animation can be displayed with narration or as an eight-step presentation. A quiz is also available to assess learning.