What are the stages of mitosis in the correct order?

• A. Metaphase, Prophase, Anaphase, Telophase
• B. Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase
• C. Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Metaphase
• D. Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Answer: (D)

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1. Begin by understanding that mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells. It is crucial for growth, repair, and reproduction in organisms.
2. Recognize the stages of mitosis, which are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. These stages occur in a specific sequence to ensure proper division of the cell's genetic material.
3. In Prophase, the chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the mitotic spindle begins to form. The nuclear envelope starts to break down.
4. During Metaphase, the chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, known as the metaphase plate. The spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.
5. In Anaphase, the sister chromatids are pulled apart by the spindle fibers toward opposite poles of the cell, ensuring each new cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes. Finally, in Telophase, the chromosomes reach the poles, the nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes, and the cell begins to divide through cytokinesis.