Place the appropriate characteristic with the corresponding stage of mitosis Interphase Prophase Metaphase Centromeres split and move apart Nucleus reformation Sister chromatids separate Spindles first form Cell prepares for division Chromosomes align at equator Anaphase Telophase Cytokinesis Cells divide Cleavage furrow or plate forms The spindle checkpoint arrests cells in this stage Chromosomes at poles Chromosomes become visible Replicating DNA