Interphase Nucleus is visible DNA in loose strands of chromatin G1: Cell grows S: DNA replication G2: Preparation for Mitosis

Prophase Chromatin coils into chromosomes and becomes visible Centrioles separate and move to poles Nucleolus disappears Nuclear envelop breaks down

Metaphase Chromosomes line up along the middle (equator) of the cell

Anaphase Centromeres separate Sister chromatids separate into chromosomes Chromosomes move to opposite poles

Telophase Chromosomes reach poles and begin to uncoil Nuclear envelope re-forms Spindle breaks apart Nucleus becomes visible

Cytokinesis Division of the cytoplasm Plants develop a cell plate