Question

The correct sequence of different phases of mitosis is

• A. Anaphase $\to$ Metaphase $\to$ Prophase $\to$Telophase $\to$Interphase
• B. Interphase $\to$ Telophase $\to$ Metaphase $\to$ Anaphase $\to$ Prophase
• C. Metaphase $\to$ Anaphase $\to$ Telophase $\to$ Prophase
• D. Interphase $\to$ Prophase $\to$ Metaphase $\to$ Anaphase $\to$ Telophase

Answer 1

The correct option is D Interphase $\to$ Prophase $\to$ Metaphase $\to$ Anaphase $\to$ Telophase

Mitosis consists of four basic phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. These phases occur in this strict sequential order, and cytokinesis - the process of dividing the cell contents to make two new cells - starts in anaphase or telophase. The mitotic phase is a relatively short period of the cell cycle. It alternates with the much longer interphase, where the cell prepares itself for the process of cell division. Interphase is divided into three phases: G1 (first gap), S (synthesis), and G2 (second gap). Hence the correct answer is option D.