Question

the correct order of phases during mitosis is: *

prophase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase
prophase - anaphase - telophase - metaphase
prophase - anaphase - metaphase - telophase
anaphase - metaphase - prophase - telophase

Explanation:

Identify the stages of mitosis

Mitosis consists of four main sequential phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase (often remembered by the acronym PMAT).

Evaluate the given options

• Prophase - Metaphase - Anaphase - Telophase: This matches the correct PMAT sequence.
• Prophase - Anaphase - Telophase - Metaphase: Incorrect order.
• Prophase - Anaphase - Metaphase - Telophase: Incorrect order.
• Anaphase - Metaphase - Prophase - Telophase: Incorrect order.

Answer:

• (A) Prophase - Metaphase - Anaphase - Telophase (Correct answer)
• (B) Prophase - Anaphase - Telophase - Metaphase
• (C) Prophase - Anaphase - Metaphase - Telophase
• (D) Anaphase - Metaphase - Prophase - Telophase