AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following describes the order of processes in the cell cycle?
A
Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis
B
Interphase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase, Cytokinesis, Telophase
C
Prophase, Metaphase, Interphase, Anaphase, Telophase, Cytokinesis
D
Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Interphase, Cytokinesis, Telophase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cell cycle is a four-stage process in which the cell increases in size (gap 1, or G1, stage), copies its DNA (synthesis, or S, stage), prepares to divide (gap 2, or G2, stage), and divides (mitosis, or M, stage).

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, the correct sequence in terms of chronology is Interphase-> Prophase-> Metaphase-> Anaphase-> Telophase.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stages of mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. Cytokinesis typically overlaps with anaphase and/or telophase. You can remember the order of the phases with the famous mnemonic: [Please] Pee on the MAT.

Detailed explanation-4: -By studying molecular events in cells, scientists have determined that interphase can be divided into 4 steps: Gap 0 (G0), Gap 1 (G1), S (synthesis) phase, Gap 2 (G2).

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