Question

directions: put the phases of mitosis in the correct order and match them with the correct picture.

1. prophase
2. anaphase
3. metaphase
4. telophase

draggables
prophase
anaphase
telophase
metaphase

Explanation:

• Prophase: The nuclear envelope breaks down, chromosomes condense, and the spindle apparatus begins to form. In the given images, the cell with chromosomes that are starting to condense and the nuclear envelope not clearly visible (the third image from the top on the right side) matches prophase.
• Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate (equatorial plane) of the cell. The image with chromosomes neatly lined up in the middle of the cell (the second image from the top on the right side) corresponds to metaphase.
• Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell. The image with chromosomes moving towards the two ends of the cell (the top - most image on the right side) is anaphase.
• Telophase: The nuclear envelope reforms around the separated chromosomes at each pole, and the cell prepares for cytokinesis. The bottom - most image on the right side (with two distinct nuclear - like structures) is telophase.

Answer:

1. Prophase - The third image from the top on the right side.
2. Anaphase - The top - most image on the right side.
3. Metaphase - The second image from the top on the right side.
4. Telophase - The bottom - most image on the right side.