Explanation on Mitosis

Mitosis is the division that results in two "daughter" cells. Both of these daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the "parent" cell.

Mitosis consists of 4 phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

Prophase: the DNA is copied and the chromosomes pair up

Metaphase: the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

Anaphase: sister chromatids are pulled apart from each other towards opposite sides of the cell

Telophase: the cell begins to pinch in the middle and separates into two identical daughter cells