If a cell enters prophase with 10 chromosomes how many chromosomes will be in the cell at the middle of anaphase?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 20
D) 40
E) 80

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During prophase, each chromosome consists of 2 identical sister chromatids. As the cell progresses through metaphase and into anaphase, the sister chromatids separate and become individual chromosomes, doubling the chromosome number in the cell. Therefore, if a cell starts with 10 chromosomes in prophase, it would have 20 chromosomes at the middle of anaphase.

If a Cell Enters Prophase with 10 Chromosomes How Many