What are the steps of mitosis in order and what happens?

Question 1

1st stage of Mitosis

Answer 1

Prophase– Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers start to form.

Question 2

2nd stage of mitosis

Answer 2

Metaphase – Chromosomes line up in the center of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to their centromeres.

Question 3

3rd stage of mitosis

Answer 3

Anaphase – Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell by spindle fibers.

Question 4

4th stage of mitosis

Answer 4

Telophase – Chromosomes uncoil, two new nuclear envelopes form, and the cell begins to split.

Question 5

5th stage of mitosis

Answer 5

Cytokinesis – The cytoplasm divides, creating two identical daughter cells.