What is the correct order of mitotic phases starting with Prophase?

What is the correct order of mitotic phases starting with Prophase?

• A. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
• B. Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase
• C. Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase, Anaphase
• D. Prophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Telophase

Answer: (A)

The sequence of mitotic stages proceeds as chromosomes condense, align, separate, and the cell’s nuclei reform. In prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the spindle apparatus forms, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down. In metaphase, the condensed chromosomes align along the cell’s equator with kinetochores attached to spindle fibers, preparing to be pulled apart. In anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles as microtubules shorten, separating the genetic material. In telophase, the chromosomes arrive at the poles, de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set, signaling the end of mitosis. Cytokinesis typically follows to divide the cytoplasm. This gives the correct order: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.

The sequence of mitotic stages proceeds as chromosomes condense, align, separate, and the cell’s nuclei reform. In prophase, chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the spindle apparatus forms, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down. In metaphase, the condensed chromosomes align along the cell’s equator with kinetochores attached to spindle fibers, preparing to be pulled apart. In anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles as microtubules shorten, separating the genetic material. In telophase, the chromosomes arrive at the poles, de-condense, and the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set, signaling the end of mitosis. Cytokinesis typically follows to divide the cytoplasm. This gives the correct order: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.