| A | B |
|---|
| Mitosis | a parent cell divides to create two daughter cells |
| Interphase | the cell spends 80% of its life |
| Prophase | Chromosomes form and nuclear membrane dissolves |
| Cytokinesis | one cell splis into two |
| Metaphase | Phase in which chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell |
| Anaphase | Phase in which chromatids separate and move towards the poles |
| Telophase | Phase during which two new nuclei are formed; marks the end of mitosis |
 | Prophase |
 | Metaphase |
 | Anaphase |
 | Telophase |
| Meiosis | half the number of chromosomes, makes sperm and eggs |
