| List I | List II |
| M phase | Division phase, where there may be equational division (mitosis) or meiosis (reduction division). |
| G_{2 }Phase | Proteins (like tubulin) are synthesised which are needed for the mitosis. |
| Quiescent stage | Inactive phase or G0 phase. Cells are metabolically active, but do not divide. |
| G1 Phase | Interval between mitosis and initiation of DNA replication |