Question

which of the following choices lists events in order as they occur during cell division through mitosis. keep in mind that not all events may occur during the process of mitosis itself.
multiple choice
the plasma membrane pinches apart into two distinct cells → spindle fibers attach to sister chromatids and align them at the center of the cell → spindle fibers begin to shorten and drag the sister chromatids to opposite ends of the cell → chromatin replicates and condenses into chromosomes → the nucleus re-forms around the chromosomes
spindle fibers attach to sister chromatids and align them at the center of the cell → chromatin replicates and condenses into chromosomes → spindle fibers begin to shorten and drag the sister chromatids to opposite ends of the cell → the nucleus re-forms around the chromosomes → the plasma membrane pinches apart into two distinct cells
chromatin replicates and condenses into chromosomes → spindle fibers attach to sister chromatids and align them at the center of the cell → spindle fibers begin to shorten and drag the sister chromatids to opposite ends of the cell → the nucleus re-forms around the chromosomes → the plasma membrane pinches apart into two distinct cells

Explanation:

Mitosis has several stages. First, chromatin replicates and condenses into chromosomes (prophase). Then, spindle fibers attach to sister chromatids and align them at the cell's center (metaphase). Next, spindle fibers shorten, dragging chromatids to opposite ends (anaphase). After that, the nucleus re - forms around the chromosomes (telophase). Finally, the plasma membrane pinches apart (cytokinesis). The third option follows this order.

Answer:

chromatin replicates and condenses into chromosomes → spindle fibers attach to sister chromatids and align them at the center of the cell → spindle fibers begin to shorten and drag the sister chromatids to opposite ends of the cell → the nucleus re - forms around the chromosomes → the plasma membrane pinches apart into two distinct cells.