Question

the diagram shows a cell in different stages of mitosis. which stage represents the events taking place during anaphase of mitosis?
options:
stage 1
stage 2
stage 4
stage 3

Explanation:

In mitosis, anaphase is the stage where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell. Looking at the stages:

• Stage 1: Chromosomes are lined up at the equator (metaphase).
• Stage 2: Chromatids are moving apart (anaphase).
• Stage 3: Cells are separating (cytokinesis).
• Stage 4: Chromosomes are de - condensing (telophase).

Answer:

C. stage 2