Watch as an animated cell goes through the process of mitosis as DNA coils and bunches into chromosomes. Once the nuclear membranes dissolve, spindles pull chromatids to opposite sides and stretch the cell. The video ends as mitosis ends: with two new cells.

Concepts

dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, chromosomes, mitosis, the nucleus

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Additional Tags

mitosis, dna, nucleus, replicate, chromosomes, centrioles, spindles, science

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Pros

• An easy and informative way to demonstrate mitosis to both middle and high schoolers
• Short length makes the video versatile for multiple uses in the classroom

Cons

• None