Mitosis is the process by which each cell is duplicated so that a second cell is identical in genetic make-up to the original.The four phases of mitosis are: anaphase,prophase,metaphase,telophase.What is the correct sequence of the four phases?
A) anaphase, telophase, metaphase, prophase
B) prophase, anaphase, telophase, metaphase
C) prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
D) metaphase, prophase, anaphase, telophase

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The correct sequence of the four phases of mitosis is prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. This is because during prophase, the chromatin condenses and becomes visible as distinct chromosomes, while the nuclear envelope breaks down. In metaphase, the chromosomes align along the center of the cell, and the spindle fibers attach to the centromeres. During anaphase, the spindle fibers pull the sister chromatids apart and towards opposite poles of the cell. Finally, in telophase, the nuclear envelope reforms around the separated chromosomes and the cytoplasm divides through cytokinesis. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it correctly represents the chronological order of events in mitosis.

Mitosis Is the Process by Which Each Cell Is Duplicated