Prophase. Onion root tip cell [right] in mid-prophase. Note breakdown of nuclear envelope and condensation of chromosomes. Newly-formed daughter cells [left]
Metaphase. Chromosomes are aligned on the metaphase plate
Anaphase A. Chromosomes separate, migrating from the metaphase plate to the poles of the cell
Anaphase B. Chromosomes have separated. In Anaphase B, the spindle poles separate and become more distant
Telophase. Nuclear division is complete, awaiting cytokinesis
Two cells: Late-metaphase cell on the left. A gravitropic sensing root cell with statocytes on the right
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