Without the diagram, it's difficult to determine which phase of mitosis is being represented. However, I can describe the key characteristics of each phase:
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Prophase: Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, and the spindle fibers start to form.
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Metaphase: Chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate in the center of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.
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Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.
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Telophase: Chromosomes arrive at the poles, the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.
If you can describe the diagram, I can help identify which phase it represents!
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