Describe the steps in Eukaryotic cell division

Cell division is split into interphase which encompasses G1, S and G2 phase after which is mitosis which is also split into Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase and Anaphase (PMAT - Pilots Make Arrivals Timely)
Interphase is the phase where cell doubles in size as all of the components of the new daughter cell are created. The chromosomes are also doubled. Sister chromosomes are held together as chromatids by the centromere.
Prophase is where the nuclear envelope disintegrates, centrioles are aligned at the edges of the nucleus and spindle microtubules attach to the centromeres.
Metaphase is where the chromosomes are aligned against the metaphase plate vertically.
Anaphase is where the spindle microtubules contract and the chromatids become pulled apart and go to the separate ends of the nucleus.
Telophase is when the chromosomes have been separated into two nuclei and the nuclear envelope can reform.

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