Question

question 1
2 pts
refer to the illustration above. which of the following correctly indicates the order in which these events occur?
a, b, c, d
b, a, c, d
a, c, b, d
c, b, a, d

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Cell Cycle Stages

• Stage C: Chromosomes are condensed and scattered (prophase - chromatin condenses, chromosomes visible).
• Stage B: Chromosomes aligned at equator (metaphase - chromosomes line up at metaphase plate).
• Stage A: Chromosomes moving to poles (anaphase - sister chromatids separate, move to opposite poles).
• Stage D: Cell division (cytokinesis - cell splits into two daughter cells).

Step2: Order the Stages

The correct order of mitosis (and cytokinesis) is prophase (C) → metaphase (B) → anaphase (A) → cytokinesis (D). So the order is C, B, A, D.

Answer:

D. C, B, A, D