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Multiple Choice
Which of the following pairs concerning mitosis is correct?
A
Prophase - Chromosomes align at the cell equator
B
Anaphase - Nuclear envelope re-forms
C
Metaphase - Chromosomes align at the cell equator
D
Telophase - Chromosomes condense and become visible
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Begin by understanding the stages of mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Each stage has distinct characteristics and events.
In prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down. This is not when chromosomes align at the cell equator.
Metaphase is the stage where chromosomes align at the cell equator, also known as the metaphase plate. This alignment is crucial for the equal separation of chromosomes.
Anaphase involves the separation of sister chromatids, which are pulled toward opposite poles of the cell. The nuclear envelope does not re-form during this stage.
Telophase is characterized by the reformation of the nuclear envelope around the separated sets of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense. This is not when chromosomes condense and become visible.