Questions: The phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes condense and centrosomes move to opposite poles of the cell is
Multiple Choice
metaphase.
" interphase.
anaphase.
prophase.
Transcript text: The phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes condense and centrosomes move to opposite poles of the cell is
Multiple Choice
metaphase.
" interphase.
anaphase.
prophase.
Solution
The answer is the last one (prophase): the phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes condense and centrosomes move to opposite poles of the cell is prophase.
Explanation for each option:
Metaphase: This is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align at the metaphase plate, but they are already condensed and the centrosomes have already moved to opposite poles by this stage.
Interphase: This is not a phase of mitosis. Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for mitosis, including DNA replication, but chromosomes are not condensed and centrosomes do not move to opposite poles during this phase.
Anaphase: This is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell, but the chromosomes have already condensed and the centrosomes have already moved to opposite poles by this stage.
Prophase: This is the correct answer. During prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, and the centrosomes begin to move to opposite poles of the cell, setting up the mitotic spindle.
Summary:
The phase of mitosis in which the chromosomes condense and centrosomes move to opposite poles of the cell is prophase.