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Prophase
First stage of cell division. Nuclear envelope disappears and paired chro tides become visible. -
Prometaphase
Second phase of mitosis. Separates duplicated genetic material. -
Metaphase
Chromosomes become attached to spindle fibers. -
Anaphase
Chromosomes start to move away from each other to opposite sides of the spindle. -
Telophase
Final phase of cell division. Chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell.