Question

Which of the following describes prophase of mitosis?
A. Chromosomes condense and nuclear membrane breates down.
B. Homologous chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell.
C. Cytoplasm divides as cell prepares to become two new cells.
D. Daughter chromosomes move toward opposite poles of the cell.

Answer 1

Answer:

Daughter chromosomes move toward opposite poles of the cell.

Explanation:

Prophase is the beginning of cell division. At this stage, the CHROMATIN from which the chromosomes are formed thickens and twists spirally and CHROMOSOMES are formed which become visible under a microscope.

CENTRIOLS are organelles whose main role is to form a dividing spindle during cell division, now they separate and move towards the poles of the cell.

When they reach the poles, the threads of the dividing spindle are formed between them. Chromosomes are attached to these threads.