Learning Objectives

1. Understand the factors that cause cells to reproduce.
2. Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis.
3. Explain the necessity of maintaining the same number of chromosomes per cell after cell division.
4. Understand what is meant by cell cycleand be able to visualize where mitosis fits into the cell cycle.
5. Be able to characterize each phase of mitosis.
6. Explain how the cytoplasm is apportioned to plant and animal daughter cells following mitosis.
7. Describe the mechanisms that keep chromosomes organized within the cell.