4. Which of the following phases of mitosis is represented by the diagram below? (SC.912.L.16.17)

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prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase

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Without the diagram, it's difficult to determine which phase of mitosis is being represented. However, I can describe the key characteristics of each phase:

  1. Prophase: Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, the nuclear envelope begins to break down, and the spindle fibers start to form.

  2. Metaphase: Chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate in the center of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.

  3. Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell by the spindle fibers.

  4. Telophase: Chromosomes arrive at the poles, the nuclear envelope reforms around each set of chromosomes, and the chromosomes begin to de-condense.

If you can describe the diagram, I can help identify which phase it represents!