Explain the stages of mitosis.

Interphase: each chromosome replicates protein synthesis occurs, 2 copies of each organelle Prophase: Chromosomes shorten, condense, nuclear envelope breaks downMetaphase: chromosomes line up in centre of cell Anaphase: centromeres split, sister chromatids pulled to opposite sidesTelophase: new nuclear envelope forms around each set of chromatids Cytokinesis- cytoplasm divides

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