The four phases of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Here is a brief description of each phase:
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Prophase: Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and chromosomes attach to spindle fibers by their centromeres.
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Metaphase: Chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate (center of the cell) .
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Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.
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Telophase: Nuclear envelope reforms, chromosomes unfold into chromatin, and cytokinesis can begin.
Its important to note that cytokinesis is the final physical cell division that follows telophase, and is the process by which the cytoplasm divides into two daughter cells.
