Stages Of Mitosis In Order

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    Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis?

    • Anaphase
    • Prophase
    • Metaphase
    • Kinesis
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Memorizing the various stages of mitosis can seem difficult. Test your knowledge of mitosis to see where you stand!

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  • 2. 

    What is the first phase of Mitosis?

    • Prophase

    • Prometaphase

    • Metaphase

    • Anaphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Prophase
    Explanation
    Prophase is the first phase of mitosis. During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane disintegrates, and the spindle fibers begin to form. This phase prepares the cell for division by organizing the genetic material and ensuring that it is evenly distributed to the daughter cells.

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  • 3. 

    What comes after prometaphase?

    • Anaphase

    • Metaphase

    • Anametaphase

    • Telophase

    Correct Answer
    A. Metaphase
    Explanation
    After prometaphase, the next phase in the cell cycle is metaphase. In metaphase, the chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell and become attached to the spindle fibers. This alignment ensures that each daughter cell will receive the correct number of chromosomes during cell division. Anaphase, anametaphase, and telophase are subsequent phases that occur after metaphase.

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  • 4. 

    What comes after metaphase?

    • Telophase

    • Cytokinesis

    • Metaprophase

    • Anaphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Anaphase
    Explanation
    Anaphase is the correct answer because it is the next phase that occurs after metaphase during cell division. In metaphase, the chromosomes align at the center of the cell, while in anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite ends of the cell. This is a crucial step in ensuring that each daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes. Telophase and cytokinesis occur after anaphase, marking the final stages of cell division. Metaprophase is not a recognized phase in the cell division process.

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  • 5. 

    What occurs in the last stage of mitosis?

    • Chromosomes temporarily stop moving

    • Daughter cells result with identical genetic compositions

    • Proteins "walk" toward the end of the microtubules

    Correct Answer
    A. Daughter cells result with identical genetic compositions
    Explanation
    In the last stage of mitosis, known as telophase, the chromosomes have already separated into two sets and are now located at opposite ends of the cell. At this stage, the nuclear envelope starts to reform around each set of chromosomes, forming two separate nuclei. The cytoplasm then divides in a process called cytokinesis, resulting in the formation of two daughter cells. These daughter cells are genetically identical to each other and to the parent cell, as they contain the same genetic information.

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  • 6. 

    What is the last step of mitosis?

    • Telophase and Cytokinesis

    • Telophase

    • Cytokinesis

    • Anaphase

    Correct Answer
    A. Telophase and Cytokinesis
    Explanation
    The last step of mitosis is Telophase and Cytokinesis. Telophase is the stage where the chromosomes reach the opposite poles of the cell and start to decondense. The nuclear envelope also reforms around each set of chromosomes. Cytokinesis, on the other hand, is the process of dividing the cytoplasm and organelles into two separate daughter cells. This completes the cell division process and results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells.

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  • 7. 

    What comes after prophase?

    • Metaphase

    • Anaphase

    • Prometaphase

    • Cytokinesis

    Correct Answer
    A. Prometaphase
    Explanation
    Prometaphase is the stage that follows prophase in the cell cycle. During prometaphase, the nuclear envelope breaks down, allowing the spindle fibers to attach to the chromosomes. This stage is characterized by the movement of chromosomes towards the center of the cell. After prometaphase, the cell progresses to metaphase, where the chromosomes align in the center of the cell before separating during anaphase. Therefore, prometaphase is the correct answer as it directly follows prophase in the sequence of events during cell division.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following does NOT occur during prophase?

    • The nuclear envelope breaks and opens for future cells

    • Chromosomes begin to undergo a process

    • The sprinkle begins to form as two pairs of centrioles move to opposite sides

    • Microtubules begin to polymerize from duplicated centrosomes

    Correct Answer
    A. The nuclear envelope breaks and opens for future cells
    Explanation
    During prophase, the chromosomes condense and become visible, the spindle begins to form as two pairs of centrioles move to opposite sides, and microtubules begin to polymerize from duplicated centrosomes. However, the nuclear envelope does not break and open for future cells during prophase. Instead, it disintegrates and breaks down into small vesicles. This allows the chromosomes to be released into the cytoplasm and interact with the spindle fibers.

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