95% of the cells life cycle

Stage where DNA is copied

Nuclear membrane disappears

Chromosomes can now be seen

Centrioles move to opposite sides

Chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell

Spindle fibers extend from the centrioles to the middle of the chromosomes

Chromatids separate

Nuclear membrane reforms around the new daughter cells.

Cytoplasm begins to "pinch" in.

Two replicated cells split from each other and are able to move on their own.

Programed cell death

Identical copies of chromosomes

The middle of a chromosome

Extend from centriole and pull sister chromatids apart

To make an identical copy

Control spindle fibers