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mitosis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mitosis | cell division of the cell's nucleus |
| prophase | stage one in mitosis Chromosomes condense; spindle fibers form |
| prometaphase | stage two in mitosis Nuclear membrane breaks down; spindle attaches to chromosomes |
| metaphase | stage three in mitosis Chromosomes align in the center of the cell |
| anaphase | stage four in mitosis Chromatids separate and move to opposite poles |
| telophase | stage five in mitosis New nuclear membranes form; chromosomes uncoil |