Current Phase
Interphase
The cell is in its normal state. DNA is unwound as chromatin. The cell grows and prepares for division by replicating its DNA.
Cell Stats
ModeMitosis
PhaseInterphase
Chromosome count (n)2n = 4
DNA content2C
Cells1
Crossing overN/A
Comparison
Mitosis: 1 cell -> 2 identical diploid (2n) cells. Used for growth and repair.
Meiosis: 1 cell -> 4 unique haploid (n) cells. Used for gamete production. Includes crossing over for genetic diversity.