Question

mitosis questions to answer.
name: shelby
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examine the diagram below and label the phase each cell is in.
cells are either in interphase (i), prophase (p), metaphase(m), anphase (a), or telophase (t).
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1. since this image represents a snapshot of any given moment in a cell, the phase that the most cells are in represents the longest stage of mitosis.

Explanation:

Identify phases of cells 1 to 15

• Cell 1: Chromosomes are aligned along the metaphase plate in the center of the cell. This is Metaphase (M).
• Cell 2: Chromosomes are condensed and visible, but not aligned; the nuclear envelope is breaking down. This is Prophase (P).
• Cell 3: Two distinct nuclei are forming at opposite ends of the cell, with a cell plate starting to form between them. This is Telophase (T).
• Cell 4: The nucleus is intact with a visible nucleolus, and chromatin is not condensed. This is Interphase (I).
• Cell 5: Intact nucleus with a visible nucleolus. This is Interphase (I).
• Cell 6: Intact nucleus with a visible nucleolus. This is Interphase (I).
• Cell 7: Sister chromatids have separated and are moving toward opposite poles of the cell. This is Anaphase (A).
• Cell 8: Intact nucleus with a visible nucleolus. This is Interphase (I).
• Cell 9: Sister chromatids have separated and are moving toward opposite poles. This is Anaphase (A).
• Cell 10: Intact nucleus with a visible nucleolus. This is Interphase (I).
• Cell 11: Chromosomes are aligned along the metaphase plate in the center. This is Metaphase (M).
• Cell 12: Two distinct nuclei are forming at opposite ends with a cell plate forming. This is Telophase (T).
• Cell 13: Intact nucleus with a visible nucleolus. This is Interphase (I).
• Cell 14: Chromosomes are condensed and visible, but scattered. This is Prophase (P).
• Cell 15: Intact nucleus with a visible nucleolus. This is Interphase (I).

Identify the longest phase for question 16

• Interphase is the longest stage of the cell cycle, during which the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

Answer:

No.	Answer
2	Prophase (P)
3	Telophase (T)
4	Interphase (I)
5	Interphase (I)
6	Interphase (I)
7	Anaphase (A)
8	Interphase (I)
9	Anaphase (A)
10	Interphase (I)
11	Metaphase (M)
12	Telophase (T)
13	Interphase (I)
14	Prophase (P)
15	Interphase (I)
16	Interphase (I)