1. Cell Division Process of allowing organisms grow and repair tissues
1 cell  2 cells
Parent cell  daughter cells

2. Interphase G1 – normal cell processes (some cells may stay here)
S (synthesis) – DNA Replication
G2 – organelle multiplication, preparing for cell division

3. Prophase Chromosomes condense (attach to centromere)
Nuclear membrane starts to break up
Spindle fibers form at opposite sides of cell

4. Metaphase
Chromosomes move to equator due to attachment of spindle fibers to the centromeres
Nuclear membrane completely gone

5. Anaphase
Spindle fibers shortens pulling sister chromatids apart to separate sides of cell
Each side has equal numbers of chromosomes

6. Telophase Cytokinesis: pinching of cell membrane
Duplicated cell organelles move to separate sides
Nuclear membrane starts to re-form
Chromosomes unwind