Question

Identify the phase of mitosis for each plant cell diagram shown below.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Metaphase

2. Prophase

3. Telophase

4, 5, 6, 8. Interphase

7. Anaphase

Explanation:

Mitosis is a cell division involving the formation of two genetically daughter cells. The process of mitosis involves stages including: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase.

Interphase is the resting stage of the cell. It is th stage where the cell prepares for the division. Numbers 4, 5, 6, and 8 in the image are stages of interphase.

Prophase is the stage where the chromosomes become visible and arrange in pairs. Number 2 in the image depicts a plant cell in prophase stage.

Metaphase is the stage where the chromosomes align at the equator/middle of the cell. This alignment orients the chromosomes for separation. Image 1 depicts this metaphase stage.

Anaphase stage is the stage where the chromosomes separate into opposite poles of the cell. Image 7 depicts the anaphase stage of this plant cell.

In the Telophase stage, the cell plate forms to divide the plant cell into two. This is shown in image 3.