Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic organisms, mitosis produces only what type of cells?
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16. Cell Division
Mitosis
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis?
A
Telophase
B
Interphase
C
Metaphase
D
Prophase
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the phases of the cell cycle, which includes interphase and mitosis. Interphase is the phase where the cell prepares for division but is not part of mitosis itself.
Step 2: Recall the phases of mitosis, which are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. These phases describe the process of chromosome alignment, separation, and cell division.
Step 3: Identify that Telophase, Metaphase, and Prophase are all phases within mitosis, each with distinct roles in chromosome behavior and cell division.
Step 4: Recognize that Interphase is not a phase of mitosis but rather the phase before mitosis where the cell grows and DNA is replicated.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer to the question 'Which is NOT a phase of mitosis?' is Interphase, as it belongs to the cell cycle but not to mitosis itself.
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