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Chromosomes move to the spindle equator and get aligned along the equatorial plate in metaphase

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Chromatids separate but remain in the center of the cell in anaphase

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Chromatids start moving towards opposite poles in telophase

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Golgi complex and endoplasmic reticulum are still visible at the end of prophase

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Solution

The correct option is A Chromosomes move to the spindle equator and get aligned along the equatorial plate in metaphase
Mitosis is comprised of prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. The prophase is characterized by coiling of chromosomes and separation of centrioles. During metaphase stage, the chromosomes are most clearly visible and are arranged on the metaphase equator. The anaphase is characterized by separation of sister chromatids. At the telophase stage, the chromosomes uncoil and nuclear envelope reappears. So, the correct answer is option A.

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Q. In anaphase of mitosis:

(a) Chromosomes move to spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase plate.

(b) Centromere of each chromosome is towards the equator when chromosomes move away from the equatorial plate.

In Anaphase of mitosis:
(I) Chromosomes move to equator and get aligned along metaphase plate.
(II) Centromere of each chromosome is towards the equator when chromosomes move away from the equatorial plate.
(III) Each chromosome arranged at the metaphase plate splits simultaneously.

Q. Identify the incorrect match

	Metaphase	Anaphase	Anaphase-1
1)	Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator	Daughter chromatids separate	Chromatids remain associated
2)	Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator	Centromeres are towards poles	Centromeres are towards the equator
3)	Starts with complete nuclear member disintegration	Centromeres are towards poles	Segregation of homologous chromosomes
4)	Starts with complete nuclear member disintegration	Centromeres split	Segregation of homologous chromosomes

Q. Match the events given in column A with the phase in mitotic cell division in column B

Column 'A'	Column 'B'
(a) Chromosomes get arranged in a horizontal plane at the equator.	1.Anaphase
(b) Daughter chromosomes move to the opposite poles of a spindle.	2. Prophase
(c) Chromosomes become visible as fine long threads.	3. Telophase
(d) Chromosomes lose their distinctiveness and gradually become transformed into a chromatin network	4. Metaphase

Q. The chromosomes start moving towards the opposite poles during ___________ of mitosis.

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