The progression of cells from metaphase into anaphase is marked by the ... chromosomes begin to decondense into their interphase conformations. Telophase is followed by cytokinesis, or the ...

Interphase The cell spends most of its life in this phase. The DNA in chromosomes copies itself ready for mitosis. Prophase The DNA in chromosomes and their copies condenses to become more visible.

For example, prior to undergoing meiosis, a cell goes through an interphase period ... also has distinct stages called prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. A key difference, however ...