Phase where cell divides its identical copied DNA to make 2 identical diploid cells; includes prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase

Microtubules attach to chromosomes aligning them on equator

Two new daughter cells formed; occurs after mitosis

Sister chromatids are pulled apart by spindle microtubules; 2 sets of daughter chromosomes created

Replicated chromosomes condense; nuclear envelope breaks down; mitotic spindles begin to form

Daughter chromosomes reach spindle poles; nuclear envelope reforms around the two nuclei

Includes G phases and S phase