The CORRECT sequence of phases during mitosis is
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- prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
- prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase
- anaphase, prophase, metaphase, telophase
- anaphase, prophase, metaphase, telophase
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Understanding mitosis.
Mitosis is the process of cell division that includes several phases: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. The correct sequence follows the stages of chromosome alignment, separation, and cell division.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase: Correct — This is the correct order of phases in mitosis.
(B) prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase: Incorrect — Anaphase occurs after metaphase, not before.
(C) anaphase, prophase, metaphase, telophase: Incorrect — The sequence is incorrect, prophase comes before anaphase.
(D) anaphase, prophase, metaphase, telophase: Incorrect — This order is also incorrect.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (A) prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.
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