PATHOLOGY MCQ
CELL DAMAGE
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Question
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When examining actively dividing cells under a microscope, in which stage will most of the cells be in?
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Prophase
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Anaphase
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Telophase
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Interphase
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The cells spend the majority of their time in interphase.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the mitotic (M) phase, the cell divides its copied DNA and cytoplasm to make two new cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -The best cell division stage to observe the shape, size and number of chromosomes is the metaphase. The chromosomes appear shortest and thickest during this phase and are arranged at the equator and form an apparent plate called as equatorial or metaphase plate thus readily visible.
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