What Do Different Phases of Mitotic Figures Indicate?
Each phase of mitosis has distinct morphological features:
Prophase: Chromosomes condense and become visible. Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate. Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles. Telophase: Chromatids arrive at the poles, and nuclear membranes start to form.
Understanding these phases helps histologists determine the stage of cell division and provides insights into the tissue's proliferative activity.
