Mitosis and Cell Cycle

Describe the three overall stages of the cell cycle, including growth, DNA replication, and mitosis; named phases within mitosis are outside the required scope.

Explain the process of mitosis where chromosomes are pulled to ends of the cell and the nucleus divides.

Explain the importance of mitosis in the growth and development of multicellular organisms.

Recognize and describe situations where mitosis is occurring in given contexts.