Questions: In which phase of mitosis does the nuclear envelope reform?
telophase
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
Transcript text: In which phase of mitosis does the nuclear envelope reform?
telophase
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
Solution
The answer is the first one: telophase.
Explanation for each option:
Telophase: This is the correct answer. During telophase, the nuclear envelope reforms around the separated sets of chromosomes at each pole of the cell, marking the near end of mitosis.
Anaphase: This is incorrect. Anaphase is the phase where the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.
Metaphase: This is incorrect. During metaphase, the chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate, but the nuclear envelope is already disintegrated by this point.
Prophase: This is incorrect. In prophase, the nuclear envelope breaks down to allow the chromosomes to condense and become visible.
In summary, the nuclear envelope reforms during telophase.