Interphase(1) (G)
- The cell is in its normal state, preparing for division. DNA is in the form of chromatin, and the nucleus is intact.
Prophase (F)
- Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes. The nuclear envelope begins to break down, and spindle fibers start to form.
Prometaphase (A)
- The nuclear envelope is fully broken down. Spindle fibers attach to the kinetochores of the chromosomes.
Metaphase (E)
- Chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate (equator of the cell) by the spindle fibers.
Anaphase (H)
- Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the shortening spindle fibers.
Telophase (C)
- Chromosomes arrive at the poles and begin to decondense back into chromatin. Nuclear envelopes reform around each set of chromosomes.
Cytokinesis (D)
- The cytoplasm divides, forming two separate daughter cells. In animal cells, this occurs via cleavage furrow.
Interphase(2) (B)
- Two distinct daughter cells are formed, each with a complete nucleus and entering interphase to prepare for the next potential division.
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