Question

what correctly shows the stages of cell division in plant body cells? a images of cell division stages b images of cell division stages c images of cell division stages d images of cell division stages

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Mitosis Stages

Plant cell mitosis stages: Interphase (nucleus with chromatin), Prophase (chromosomes condense, spindle forms), Metaphase (chromosomes align at equator), Anaphase (chromosomes separate), Telophase (nuclear envelopes reform, cell plate forms).

Step2: Analyze Each Option

• Option A: Starts with Prophase, then Interphase (incorrect order, Interphase should be first).
• Option B: Incorrect order (starts with Metaphase/Anaphase - like, then Prophase, then Interphase).
• Option C: Incorrect order (ends with Interphase, Telophase should lead to two cells, not back to Interphase).
• Option D: Order: Interphase (nucleus with chromatin) → Prophase (chromosomes, spindle) → Metaphase (chromosomes at equator) → Anaphase (chromosomes moving apart) → Telophase (cell plate, two nuclei) – matches mitosis stages.

Answer:

D