Question

chapter 6: cell division: toxic plastic
page(s) 115 - 117
6.4. diagram, using the appropriate terms, the steps in mitosis and in meiosis.
drag each stage of mitosis to the appropriate image.
prophase anaphase telophase metaphase

Explanation:

Mitosis has four main stages. Prophase is when chromatin condenses into chromosomes and the nuclear envelope breaks down. Metaphase is when chromosomes line up at the cell - equator. Anaphase is when sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles. Telophase is when the nuclear envelope reforms around the separated chromosomes at each pole. Based on the characteristics of each stage, one can match them to the images.

Answer:

Match based on stage characteristics:

• Prophase: Chromatin condenses, nuclear envelope starts to break down.
• Metaphase: Chromosomes aligned at cell - equator.
• Anaphase: Sister chromatids separating.
• Telophase: Nuclear envelope reforms around chromosomes at poles.