| Term | Definition |
| interphase | resting phase |
| interphase | chromosomes double |
| interphase | centrioles double |
| interphase | centrioles move toward poles |
| interphase | microtubules produce spindle fibers |
| prophase | chromosomes thicken |
| prophase | visible spindle fibers |
| prophase | nuclear membrane begins to break down |
| metaphase | chromosomes line up at equator |
| metaphase | there is no nuclear membrane |
| anaphase | chromosomes are separating |
| anaphase | chromosomes move towards poles |
| anaphase | cell elongates |
| anaphase | spindle fibers begin to shorten |
| telophase | spindle fibers are disappearing |
| telophase | chromosomes begin to unwind |
| telophase | membrane is present |
| telophase | membrane is reappearing |
| telophase | there are two daughter cells |
| cytokinesis | division of cytoplasm |