The chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell. Spindle fibers attach to the centromere. Metaphase.
Sister chromatids are pulled apart by the shortening of the spindle fibers towards the opposite ends of the cell. Anaphase.
The cells completely divide due to the division of the cytoplasm. Cleavage furrow develops in animal cells. A cell plate forms in plant cells. Cytokinesis.
The nuclear membrane dissolves. Chromatin condenses into chromosomes. The spindle fibers begin forming from the centrioles. Prophase.
The cell is carrying out normal metabolic functions. DNA is replicated during this phase. Interphase.
The cell continues to pull apart. The nuclear envelope reappears and the chromosomes uncoil back. Telophase.
