Question

Which of the following is the shortest phase of meiosis?

• A. Prophase I
• B. Metaphase I
• C. Anaphase I
• D. Prophase II
• E. Metaphase II

Answer 1

The correct option is C Anaphase I

Anaphase is the shortest phase of mitosis. In anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite ends of the cell. In metaphase, chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate. Metaphase takes a short amount of time to complete.

During the first part of anaphase, the sister chromatids split apart and start their journey to two opposite poles of the cell. The spindles are shortened at this point. During late anaphase, the chromatids reach the opposite poles, which then move farther apart from one another to ready the cell for the final stage of mitosis known as telephase. At this point, the cell contains eight chromosomes.