The stages of mitosis vs. meiosis The stages of mitosis are interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase, sometimes followed by cytokinesis. “Interphase” is a blanket term which describes ...

While mitosis is taking place, there is no cell growth and all of the cellular energy is focused on cell division. During prophase, the replicated pairs of chromosomes condense and compact themselves.

The phases of mitosis are known as prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. Use the interactive activity to learn what happens in each of those stages. This will help you to describe them.

The phases of mitosis are known as prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. You do not need to learn these terms.