Stage 1: Interphase Stage 2: Mitosis Stage 3: Cytokinesis CELL DIVISION The process by which a cell divides to form two daughter cells. Upon completion of the process, each daughter cell contains the same genetic material as the original cell and roughly half of its cytoplasm. Stage 1: Interphase Stage 2: Mitosis Stage 3: Cytokinesis

Stage 1: Interphase During interphase the cell grows, makes a copy of its DNA, and prepares to divide into two cells.

Stage 2: Mitosis During mitosis one copy of the DNA is distributed into each of the two daughter cells. Scientist divide mitosis into four phases, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

Stage 3: Cytokinesis During cytokinesis, the cytoplasm divides Stage 3: Cytokinesis During cytokinesis, the cytoplasm divides. The organelles are distributed into each of the two new cells.

DNA is the code that most living organisms use to give instructions on the organism's structure and biological functions. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid and is a sort of 'computer code' for the body. A complete strand of DNA is found in most plant and animal cells in a structure called a double helix.