Question

what phase of mitosis is shown in the picture? prophase telophase metaphase anaphase

Explanation:

To determine the mitosis phase, we analyze the image: chromosomes are being pulled apart to opposite poles by spindle fibers, the cell is elongating, and sister chromatids are separating. These are key features of Anaphase. Prophase involves chromosome condensation and spindle formation, Metaphase has chromosomes aligned at the equator, and Telophase involves nuclear envelope reformation and cell plate (or cleavage furrow) development. The image matches Anaphase characteristics.

Answer:

D. Anaphase (Note: Assuming the options are labeled as A. Prophase, B. Telophase, C. Metaphase, D. Anaphase based on typical multiple - choice formatting for this question. If the original options had different identifiers, adjust accordingly, but the content of the correct option is Anaphase.)