1. Mitosis

2. Interphase Cell Growth Stage G1 S G2
90% of all cells are in this phase
Nucleus is bound by the nuclear envelope
Chromosomes are duplicated, still in the form of chromatin

3. Prophase 1st “true” stage of mitosis
Chromatin condenses into chromatids
Nuclear envelope begins to disappear
Spindles begin to form

4. Metaphase Chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell
Nuclear membranes is completely dissolved
Spindle fibers extend and connect to chromosomes

5. Anaphase
Sister chromatids are pulled apart by spindle fibers toward the poles

6. Telophase Spindle fibers disappear
Nuclear envelope begins to develop again
Chromosomes begin to uncoil
Cytoplasm may start to divide

7. Cytokinesis Division of cell’s cytoplasm
Vesicles create a growing plate that divides the parent cell
Final stage of mitosis