Question

in the image below, what phase of mitosis is depicted?
an animal cell in anaphase
a animal cell in telophase
a plant cell in telophase
an animal cell in metaphase
a plant cell in metaphase

Explanation:

• Cell type identification: The presence of cell walls (a characteristic feature of plant cells) rules out options referring to animal cells.
• Mitosis phase identification: In telophase, the chromosomes have reached the opposite poles of the cell, and the nuclear envelope is reforming (visible as a structure around the chromosomes in the image). In metaphase, chromosomes align at the equatorial plate. In anaphase, chromosomes are pulled apart towards the poles but the nuclear envelope re - formation (a telophase event) is not seen.

Answer:

A plant cell in Telophase