Multiple Choice
In the context of mitosis, mitosis is the process by which:
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
During a single round of mitosis in the cell cycle, how many times does a cell pass through the sequence of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase (PMAT)?
A
Once
B
Four times (once for each phase)
C
Twice
D
It repeats continuously until cytokinesis is complete
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that mitosis is a process of nuclear division that ensures one round of chromosome separation into two daughter nuclei.
Recall the sequence of mitosis phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase (PMAT), which occur in a specific order during one mitotic event.
Recognize that during a single round of mitosis, the cell passes through the entire sequence of PMAT exactly once to complete nuclear division.
Note that the phases do not repeat multiple times within the same mitotic event; instead, the cell progresses linearly through these stages.
Conclude that the cell passes through the sequence of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase once per mitosis before cytokinesis divides the cytoplasm.
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