Question

Arrange the correct sequence of stages of mitosis:
A. Metaphase
B. Anaphase
C. Prophase
D. Interphase
E. Telophase
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D, E
• B. E, B, C, A, D
• C. D, C, B, A, E
• D. D, C, A, B, E

Hint:

Remember mitosis order with “I Prefer My Aunt’s Tea”: Interphase → Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Recall stages of cell cycle.
Cell cycle consists of interphase (cell growth and DNA replication) followed by mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis.
Step 2: Stages of mitosis in proper order.
1. Interphase (D): Technically not part of mitosis itself, but a preparatory phase. DNA is replicated and cell gets ready for division.
2. Prophase (C): Chromosomes condense, spindle fibers start forming, and nuclear envelope breaks down.
3. Metaphase (A): Chromosomes align at the equatorial plate.
4. Anaphase (B): Sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite poles.
5. Telophase (E): Nuclear membranes reform, chromosomes de-condense, and cytokinesis begins.
Step 3: Verify the given options.
- (A) A, B, C, D, E: Wrong order, starts with metaphase instead of interphase.
- (B) E, B, C, A, D: Wrong, telophase cannot occur before prophase.
- (C) D, C, B, A, E: Wrong, metaphase must precede anaphase.
- (D) D, C, A, B, E: Correct, matches the biological sequence.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct sequence is Interphase → Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase.