Question

Arrange the different phases of cell division (mitosis) in order:
A. Interphase
B. Telophase
C. Anaphase
D. Metaphase
E. Prophase

• A. A, E, D, C, B
• B. A, E, C, D, B
• C. C, A, E, D, B
• D. B, A, E, D, C

Hint:

Use the mnemonic “PMAT” for remembering mitotic stages: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Mitosis is an equational type of cell division in which a parent cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells. The cell cycle includes interphase followed by mitotic stages.

Step 1: Identify the preparatory stage.
The process begins with Interphase, during which DNA replication and cell preparation occur.

Step 2: Arrange the stages of mitosis.
The correct sequence of mitotic stages is: \[ \text{Prophase} \rightarrow \text{Metaphase} \rightarrow \text{Anaphase} \rightarrow \text{Telophase} \] Combining with interphase, the complete order becomes: \[ A \rightarrow E \rightarrow D \rightarrow C \rightarrow B \] Hence, the correct arrangement is A, E, D, C, B.