M phase encompasses two main stages:
* Mitosis: The process of nuclear division where the replicated chromosomes are separated into two daughter nuclei.
* Cytokinesis: The division of the cytoplasm, which occurs concurrently with mitosis. This results in the formation of two complete daughter cells.
While M phase is relatively short compared to the other phases of the cell cycle (G1, S, and G2), it's a crucial stage for growth and development in multicellular organisms.
