Question

which phase of mitosis is correctly matched to its definition?
during telophase, the nuclear membrane disassembles.
during metaphase, replicated chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.
during prophase, each chromosome replicates.
during interphase, replicated chromosomes condense into visible structures.
during interphase, chromatids move to opposite ends of the cell.

Explanation:

• Telophase: Nuclear membrane reassembles, not disassembles.
• Metaphase: Replicated chromosomes (with sister chromatids) align at the cell's equatorial plate (middle of the cell).
• Prophase: Chromosomes condense, but replication occurs in interphase (S - phase).
• Interphase: Chromosomes are in a less - condensed form (chromatin). Condensation into visible chromosomes occurs in prophase. Also, chromatid movement to opposite ends is in anaphase (mitotic phase), not interphase.

Answer:

During metaphase, replicated chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.