Question

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the different phases of cell division?

1. Anaphase

2. Telophase

3. Prophase

4. Metaphase

Codes:

(a) 1, 2, 3, 4

(b) 1, 3, 2, 4

(c) 3, 1, 4, 2

(d) 3, 4, 1, 2

Answer 1

The correct option is: (d) 3, 4, 1, 2

Explanation:

Somatic cells undergo mitosis during the cell cycle. The phase in which the cells undergo division is called M-phase. The first stage of this phase is prophase, the second is metaphase in which the chromosomes come and lie at the equatorial plate. This stage is followed by anaphase in which the sister chromatids separate out and go to the poles. The telophase is the last stage when the cell’* cytoplasm is divided to give rise to two daughter cells.