In Correct Order from Beginning to End, Cells Undergoing Mitosis

Question

In correct order from beginning to end, cells undergoing mitosis pass through ________.
A) anaphase, prophase, interphase, and telophase
B) metaphase, prophase, telophase, and anaphase
C) interphase, telophase, metaphase, and prophase
D) prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase
E) telophase, anaphase, metaphase, and prophase

Accepted Answer

The correct order in which cells undergo mitosis is prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, making D the correct choice. During prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and the spindle fibers begin to form. During metaphase, the chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell. During anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and begin to move to opposite poles of the cell. Finally, during telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms around each set of separated chromosomes and the spindle fibers break down.