Question

which diagram shows the phase right after prophase?

Explanation:

In cell division, the order of mitotic phases is prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. The phase right after prophase is metaphase. In metaphase, chromosomes (condensed from the chromatin in prophase) align at the cell's equatorial plane, and spindle fibers attach to them. Looking at the diagrams:

• The top - left and bottom - right diagrams show cytokinesis (cell splitting) which occurs after telophase.
• The top - right diagram shows chromatin (like in interphase or early prophase).
• The bottom - left diagram shows chromosomes aligned (metaphase characteristics).

Answer:

The bottom - left diagram.