Cell Cycle

interphase

prophase

metaphase

anaphase

telophase

cytokinesis

interphase

phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, replicates DNA then grows again

prophase

phase of mitosis where chromosomes condense and become visible and the nucleus breaks down

metaphase

phase of mitosis where chromosomes line up along the MIDLINE of the cell

anaphase

phase of mitosis where the chromosomes are pulled APART to opposite ends of the cell by the spindle fibers

telophase

phase of mitosis where TWO new nuclei form

cytokinesis

phase of the cell cycle where the cytoplasm of the cell splits.