Interphase

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

Cytokinesis

Nucleolus disappears

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The DNA reproduces

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The chromosomes form

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Chromosomes line up

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Nuclear envelope breaks up

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Centromeres split

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Chromosomes unwind

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Chromosomes split and move to opposite ends of the cell

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A new nuclear envelope forms

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The cytoplasm divides

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Chromosomes attach to spindle

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The cell is doing its job

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Edges of animal cell pinch in

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Two separate cells are formed

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Longest phase

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Shortest phase

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