Name the 5 stages of mitosis in order

I remember using this handy mnemonic: "IPMAT".

Interphase

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

It may be useful to you to write this down straight away on an extra piece of paper at the start of your exam because it might come in handy!

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