Question

Identify the stage in which chromosomes appear thread-like.

Answer 1

Mitosis

1. Mitosis occurs in the somatic cells.
2. It is also known as equational division.
3. The number of chromosomes remains the same in the daughter cells.
4. As a result of mitosis, two daughter cells are produced.
5. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase are the four stages of mitosis.

Telophase

1. It is the fourth stage of mitosis.
2. The chromatid lengthens and resembles chromatin threads at this stage.
3. Telophase is the stage in which a chromosome appears thread-like.