Stages of the Cell Cycle

Interphase

Cell grows, performs its normal functions, and prepares for division; consists of G1, S, and G2 phases

Mitosis

Cell process in which the nucleus divides to form two nuclei identical to each other ,and identical to the original nucleus, in a series of steps.

Cytokinesis

The cell's cytoplasm divides, distributing the organelles into each of the two new cells.

G1 Phase

[Interphase] In which the cell grows and performs its normal functions.

G2 Phase

[Interphase] Cell grows and prepares for mitosis.

Synthesis Phase

[Interphase] a cell's DNA is copied during this phase. at the end of this phase, each chromosome consists of two chromatids attached at the centromere.

Prophase

[Mitosis]The first step in mitosis where the cell's chromatin condenses into chromosomes.

Prometaphase

[Mitosis] Nuclear membrane disintegrates, the centrioles reach the poles of the cell, and the chromosomes continue to contract.

Metaphase

[Mitosis]Motor proteins pull sister chromatids to the cell's equator.

Anaphase

[Mitosis]The chromatids of each chromosome separate at the centromere and move to opposite poles

Telophase

[Mitosis] The nucleoli reappear, two new nuclear membranes begin to form, but the cell has not yet completely divided.