The four stages of mitosis are
1. Prophase
2. Metaphase
3. Anaphase
4. Telophase
The first letters of these stages are PMAT. This can be remembered by a mnemonic 'Playful Mice Analyze Twice'.
Another one is 'Proper Men Act Timidly'.
The five stages of prophase I of meiosis are
1. Leptotene
2. Zygotene
3. Pachytene
4. Diplotene
5. Diakinesis
The first letters are LZPDD. This can be remembered by a mnemonic 'Large Zoos Provide Dangerous Distractions'.
“Large Zipped Pouch Damaged the Doll” is another mnemonic to remember the five stages of prophase I of meiosis.