Which process occurs during the early telophase of cell division?

During early telophase of cell division, the primary event is the reformation of the nuclear envelope around the separated sets of chromosomes. This marks the conclusion of the prophase and metaphase events where the chromosomes are aligned and divided. Cytokinesis, the process of cytoplasmic division, begins in this phase. Although cytokinesis may sometimes overlap with telophase, it is a significant and essential process that facilitates the physical separation of the two daughter cells.

As telophase progresses, the chromosomes start to de-condense, and structures called cleavage furrows begin to form in animal cells, or cell plates in plant cells. This advancement in the cell cycle is crucial because it enables the two new cells to fully form and eventually enter interphase, where they can grow and prepare for the next division. The completion of cytokinesis ensures that each daughter cell receives a full set of genetic material and adequate cellular machinery for their function.