What happens after mitosis?

After mitosis, the cell undergoes cytokinesis, resulting in two daughter cells.

Mitosis culminates in telophase, where chromosomes arrive at the poles of the cell. Following telophase, a crucial process called cytokinesis occurs, physically dividing the cytoplasm and creating two distinct daughter cells. The referenced text explicitly states this sequence: "Telophase is followed by cytokinesis, or the division of the cytoplasm into two daughter cells."

Here’s a breakdown of the events following mitosis:

1. Telophase Completion: Chromosomes reach the poles and the nuclear membrane reforms. The chromosomes also begin to decondense back into their interphase conformation.
2. Cytokinesis: The cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.