Question

directions: select the correct image. each of the animal cells shown below is in a different stage of mitosis. select the cell that is currently in metaphase.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Metaphase Features

Metaphase in mitosis has chromosomes aligned at the cell's equatorial plate (metaphase plate), with spindle fibers attached to centromeres.

Step2: Analyze Each Image

• Top image: Chromosomes are not aligned at equator (looks like prophase or early stage).
• Second (middle - top two - cell): Cell division (cytokinesis or telophase - like, two cells forming).
• Third row (two cells): Left is interphase (chromatin), right: Chromosomes aligned at equator, spindle fibers (dashed lines) attached, matching metaphase.
• Bottom image: Chromosomes moving apart (anaphase).

Answer:

The Right Graph in the Third Row (the cell with chromosomes aligned at the equatorial plate, with spindle fibers visible)