Which one of the following is the shortest of all stages in mitosis?

Prophase

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Interphase

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

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Solution

The correct option is D Anaphase
Anaphase is the shortest phase in the process of mitosis. It is the third stage of cell division, between metaphase and telophase, during which the chromatids of the chromosomes separate and daughter chromosomes with single chromatids move to each pole of the cell.

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