Mitosis Comes from the Greek Word "Mitos," Which Means ____________

Question

Mitosis comes from the Greek word "mitos," which means ____________.  
A) to divide
B) to grow
C) to swell
D) thread
E) to shrink

Accepted Answer

Mitosis comes from the Greek word "mitos," which means thread. This is because during mitosis, the chromosomes condense and become visible as long, thin threads under the microscope.