Question

what stage of mitosis is this? anaphase prophase telophase metaphase clear my selection

Explanation:

To determine the mitosis stage, we analyze each option:

• Anaphase: Chromosomes separate to poles (not seen here).
• Prophase: Chromosomes condense, nuclear envelope breaks down (matches the image’s condensed, tangled chromosomes).
• Telophase: Nuclear envelopes reform (not seen).
• Metaphase: Chromosomes align at equator (not seen here).

Answer:

B. Prophase