Question

snurfle meiosis and genetics
number correct: 2 number incorrect: 2
what is true about the cell pictured below and how do you know?
a. it is in prophase because the nucleus and nucleolus are still visible.

b. it is in metaphase because chromosomes are visible.

c. it is in interphase because the nucleus and nucleolus are still visible.

d. it is in prophase because the spindle fibers are visible.

click to choose your answer below:

Explanation:

To determine the cell's phase, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Prophase involves nucleus breakdown, so nucleus visible contradicts prophase. Eliminate.
• Option B: Metaphase has chromosomes aligned at the equator, and chromosomes are visible, but the cell in the image shows a nucleus (no visible chromosomes aligned), so this is incorrect.
• Option C: Interphase is the stage where the nucleus and nucleolus are intact (visible) as the cell prepares for division. The image shows a cell with a visible nucleus and nucleolus, matching interphase.
• Option D: Spindle fibers appear in prophase, but the image doesn't show spindle fibers, and nucleus is visible (prophase has nucleus breakdown), so incorrect.

Answer:

C. It is in interphase because the nucleus and nucleolus are still visible.