Question

Select the incorrect match regarding mitotic cell division.

Prophase	Chromosomes begin to uncoil
Metaphase	Chromatids move apart
Telophase	The nuclear membrane reappears
Late anaphase	Each chromosome consists of two chromatids
Interphase	Chromosomes are not distinct

• A. (ii) and (iv) only
• B. (i) and (iii) only
• C. (ii), (iv) and (v) only
• D. (i) and (v) only

Answer 1

The correct option is A (ii) and (iv) only

Anaphase is a stage of the mitotic division after metaphase during which the replicated chromosomes are split and the daughter chromatids are moved to opposite poles of the cell. From the end of S phase until the end of metaphase, each chromosome contains two chromatids. In anaphase splitting of the daughter, chromatids take place so in late anaphase each chromosome does not consist of two chromatids.

So, the correct answer is 'option A'.