NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the correct order of mitosis?
A
Prophase, Metaphase, Telophase, Anaphase
B
Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase
C
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
D
Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is D Prophase-Metaphase-Anaphase-Telophase. Mitotic phase or M phase is divided into four stages. They are: Prophase-The first stage which is marked by the initiation of condensation of chromosomal material.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Prophase – The chromosomes shorten and thicken. Metaphase – Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell. Anaphase – Chromatids break apart at the centromere and move to opposite poles. Telophase – Two nuclei formed after nuclear envelopes reform around each group of chromosomes.

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