Final answer:
The steps of cell division, in the correct order, are replication, mitosis (with phases prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase), and finally, cytokinesis. Replication copies DNA, mitosis divides the nucleus, and cytokinesis divides the cell's cytoplasm.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct order of cell division is replication, mitosis, and cytokinesis. During replication, which occurs in a phase referred to as Interphase, the cell copies its DNA in preparation for mitosis. Mitosis is then carried out in several steps: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Finally, cytokinesis takes place, where the cytoplasm of the cell is divided, leading to the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells.
Specifically, the sequence of the stages of mitosis in order is:
- Prophase
- Metaphase
- Anaphase
- Telophase
After mitosis is complete, the cell undergoes cytokinesis. These steps ensure the proper separation of the cell's genetic material and the equal distribution to the two resulting daughter cells.