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Mitosis
Stages of Mitosis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Interphase | Cell grows and DNA and organelles are copied. |
| Prophase | Nucleus disappears and the chromatin forms chromosomes, the centrioles move to opposite poles. |
| Metaphase | Chromosomes line up at the equator and attache to the spindle fibers. |
| Anaphase | Chromosomes are pulled apart by the centrioles. |
| Telophase | Two new nuclei are formed and the cleavage furrow begins to pinch the cell membrane into two cells. |
| Cytokinesis | Two identical daughter cells are formed. |