Question

select the statement(s) that accurately identifies the phases of mitosis (m) using the examples in the picture on the right. picture c is telophase. picture d is anaphase. picture e is metaphase. picture b is prophase. picture a is interphase.

Explanation:

• Picture A: Nucleus with intact envelope, chromatin (interphase).
• Picture B: Chromatin condensing, spindle forming (prophase).
• Picture C: Chromosomes aligned at equator (metaphase, not telophase).
• Picture D: Sister chromatids pulled apart (anaphase).
• Picture E: Two new nuclei forming, cell splitting (telophase, not metaphase).

Answer:

Picture D is anaphase., Picture B is prophase., Picture A is interphase.