By Jacques van Wyk MitosiS

Early Prophase Nucleus fades Chromatin condenses into chromosomes These Chromosomes assemble two chromatids, both with the same genetic information Spindle fibres are also formed

Late Prophase The spindle fibres then attach to the Centro meter of the two chromatids, that make up a chromosome.

Metaphase The spindle fibres then align the chromosomes on the equator of the cell, by applying tension.

Anaphase Spindle fibres shorten Then they pull sister chromatids apart and they start moving to the opposite sides or poles of the cell

Telophase The sister chromatids arrive at the poles The spindle fibres that pulled them apart start to disappear A nuclear membrane is formed around each set if separated chromosomes

Cytokinesis The spindle fibres break down completely A contractile ring then separates the cell into two new daughter cells