Cells go through a series of stages in order to replicate themselves, called mitosis. Briefly describe each stage of mitosis. (8)

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Prophase - DNA condenses into chromosomesMetaphase - Chromosomes line up along equator of cellAnaphase - Sister chromatids pulled apart to form two identical daughter chromosomesTelophase - Chromosomes are then pulled to each pole of the cell and the nuclear envelope reforms

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