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Multiple Choice
During which phase of mitosis does the nuclear envelope reform?
A
Prophase
B
Telophase
C
Metaphase
D
Anaphase
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Understand the process of mitosis, which is divided into several phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Each phase has distinct events that contribute to cell division.
Recall that during prophase, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, allowing the chromosomes to condense and become visible.
In metaphase, the chromosomes align at the metaphase plate, and the nuclear envelope is no longer present.
During anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, but the nuclear envelope does not reform yet.
Finally, in telophase, the nuclear envelope reforms around the separated sets of chromosomes at each pole, marking the end of nuclear division and preparing the cell for cytokinesis.