Question

Choose the incorrect match w.r.t mitosis.

• A. Metaphase - Study of morphology of chromosome
• B. Anaphase - Poleward movement of chromatids
• C. Prophase - Shortest phase
• D. Telophase - Final stage of mitotic karyokinesis

Answer 1

The correct option is A Metaphase - Study of morphology of chromosome

Mitosis includes five phases of cell division. It usually occurs in a somatic cell and lower organisms where the ploidy needs to be maintained. Each phase has its characteristic property.

Interphase is the longest phase, also called resting phase in which cell prepares itself to undergo cell division by doubling its material.

Prophase is the shortest phase where condensation of the chromosomes occurs.

Metaphase is the best phase to study the structures of the chromosomes and chromosomes align themselves at the equatorial plate.

Anaphase is the poleward movement of chromatids when the centromere splits. It is the best phase to study the morphology of the chromosome.

Telophase is the final stage of cell division when all the material divides equally into two halves.

So, the correct division is 'Metaphase - Study of the morphology of chromosome'.