| A | B |
|---|
| interphase | cell grows then prepares for cell division by duplicating its genetic material |
| prophase | doubled chromosomes become visible using light microscope, nuclear membrane dissolves |
| metaphase | double-stranded chromosomes line up in middle of cell |
| anaphase | chromosomes split; half goes toward one pole other half goes toward other pole |
| telophase | chromosomes reach opposite poles, nuclear membrane begins to form, cytokinesis begins. End result is new cells. |
| cytokinesis | separation of cytoplasm and organelles into roughly equal parts |
| mitosis | division of cell's nucleus |
| cell division | division of entire cell (how the cell reproduces) |
