Question

1. during ____, chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and a spindle starts to form.

a. metaphase
b. anaphase
c. prophase

Explanation:

• In prophase of mitosis, chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and a spindle starts to form.
• In metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equator.
• In anaphase, sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.

Answer:

C. prophase