Match Each Phase of Mitosis to Its Corresponding Description

Question

Match each phase of mitosis to its corresponding description.
-the spindle fibers form
A)interphase
B)prophase
C)metaphase
D)anaphase
E)telophase

Accepted Answer

During prophase, the spindle fibers form and begin to move the chromosomes towards the center of the cell.

Answer: C
 During metaphase, the spindle fibers have fully formed and are attached to the chromosomes, which are lined up in the center of the cell.

Answer: D
 During anaphase, the spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids apart and towards opposite ends of the cell.

Answer: E
 During telophase, the spindle fibers disassemble and a new nuclear envelope forms around the separated chromosomes, marking the end of mitosis.

Match each phase of mitosis to its corresponding description.-the spindle fibers form

Match each phase of mitosis to its corresponding description.
-the spindle fibers form