Mitosis refers to cell division in which a parent cell divides to form two daughter cells.
The process is mainly divided into four stages:
Prophase: It can further be divided into two sub-stages; early prophase and late prophase. In the early prophase, chromosome start condensing, mitotic spindle begins to form and nucleolus begins disintegrating. Stage C represents the early prophase.
In late prophase or prometaphase, nuclear membrane disintegrates, chromosomes finish condensing, and spindle grows to capture chromosomes. Stage D represents the late prophase.
Metaphase: Chromosomes are aligned at the center of the dividing cell forming a metaphase plate. The kinetochores of the chromosome are attached with microtubules coming from opposite poles. Stage E appears as metaphase.
Anaphase: The sister chromatids of each chromosome are separated and pull apart towards opposite poles. The sister chromatid appears as V-shaped due to pulling. Stage B appears as anaphase.
Telophase: It is the last stage of the mitosis during which two new nuclei are formed around each set of chromosomes. Nuclear membranes reform and chromosome de-condense. Stage A appears as telophase.
