| A | B |
| Interphase | cellular growth occurs, DNA replicates |
| Anaphase | chromatids move to opposite poles |
| Metaphase | chromasomes line up along equator |
| Prophase | chromatin condenses to form chromasomes |
| Telophase | chromosomes uncoil, nucleus reforms |
| Cytokenisis | cell splits and forms two new cells |
| Chromatid | identical parts of a chromosome |
| Centromere | the point at which each pair of chromatids is attached |