Question

question 3
chromatin condenses and nucleoli disappear during:
a telophase
b metaphase
c prophase
d interphase
e anaphase

Explanation:

• Telophase: Chromosomes de - condense, nuclear envelopes reform, and nucleoli reappear.
• Metaphase: Chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate, and chromatin is in a condensed state (as it was condensed in prophase), but nucleoli have already disappeared in prophase.
• Prophase: Chromatin condenses into chromosomes, the nuclear envelope starts to break down, and nucleoli disappear.
• Interphase: Chromatin is in a less - condensed state (euchromatin and heterochromatin), and nucleoli are present as the cell is in a non - dividing state (in terms of mitosis/meiosis).
• Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles. Chromatin is still in a condensed state (from prophase), but the key event of condensation and nucleoli disappearance occurred in prophase.

Answer:

C. prophase