Mitosis is a fundamental process of cell division, consisting of four main stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. In prophase, chromatin condenses into distinct chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle fibers form.Metaphase follows, during which chromosomes align along the cell's equator.Anaphase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids, which move to opposite poles of the cell.Finally, in telophase, chromatids reach the poles, nuclear envelopes re