Tutorial examines how a cell divides to make two genetically identical cells and explores the four basic phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

Article explores the life cycle of a cell and delves into the phases of the cell cycle.

Read a brief introduction to mitosis, and then click on the 5 phases to read details and view photos of each in progress. Photo examples are excellent.

This module is designed to introduce you to the events that occur in the cell cycle and the process of mitosis that divides the duplicated genetic material creating two identical daughter cells. At the end you can test your understanding...

The phases of mitosis are described and the splitting of a cell into two daughter cells at the end of it.

Clearly presents the steps in meiosis and mitosis with each step accompanied by an illustrated fact card.

The differences between mitosis and meiosis are explained in this resource. Includes labeled diagrams showing what happens during each and a chart giving an overview of their differences.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on cell division and the cell life cycle.

Find out about the basics of mitosis and meiosis with this comparison chart. Then read the article, study the diagrams, and watch the videos to go further into the subject.

An illustrated tutorial highlighting the process of cell division called mitosis.

A useful review of plant meristems, growth and cell wall construction. Good illustrations make for easy to understand information.

A very strong overview of cell mediated immunity and the roles of the different cells within the system.

Use this information to help you understand the differences between major parts of the cell cycle. A good place to start a study of cell division.

Just like mitosis creates two identical healthy cells from one, it also enables cancer cells to duplicate themselves, facilitating the spread of the disease.

Make a model of mitosis as a first step to understanding the process. A vocabulary list with clear definitions is included in this site.

Discusses the three methods of cell division - mitosis, meiosis, and binary fission.

This essay is complemented by useful illustrations of how plant cells enlarge after mitosis and become specialized for different functions. A good supplement to plant growth studies.

A complete site from iKnow.net that compares the various phases of mitosis in plant and animal cells. Text is supplemented with pictures of each phase.

Discusses the discovery of centrosomes, their important role in mitosis in animal cells, and their other functions.

Explains what is meant by diploid and haploid cells and the difference between them.

Tutorial on DNA basics that goes along with an online quiz over the material. Use the naviagation buttons at the bottom of the page to go to the quiz over the material.

Describes the structure and functions of centrioles within a cell.

This site from Wikipedia the encyclopedia is a concise site that is technical in nature but links are provided for clarification. Includes a comparison between meiosis and mitosis.

Tutorial explains the steps of bacterial binary fission which is the process that bacteria use to carry out cell division.