Question

in the image below, what phase of mitosis is depicted?
an animal cell in metaphase
a plant cell in metaphase
a animal cell in telophase
a plant cell in anaphase
an animal cell in anaphase

Explanation:

• Cell type: The presence of cell walls (the rigid, rectangular structures surrounding the cells) indicates that this is a plant cell. Animal cells do not have cell walls.
• Mitosis phase: In anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell. The image shows chromosomes (dark - stained structures) being separated, which is characteristic of anaphase. In metaphase, chromosomes are lined up at the equatorial plate. In telophase, new nuclear envelopes start to form around the separated chromosomes.

Answer:

A plant cell in Anaphase