Question

I. DNA replicates
II. Chromatin condenses.
III. Cell continues to grow.
IV. Nuclear membrane breaks down
V. Chromosomes line up at equator

Using the statements above, place the events leading up to anaphase in cell division of an animal cell in correct order.
Responses
A I - III - II - IV - VI - III - II - IV - V
B III - IV - II - I - VIII - IV - II - I - V
C I - II - III - IV - VI - II - III - IV - V
D II - I - III - IV - V

Answer 1

Correct sequence (interphase → mitosis up to anaphase):

- Cell continues to grow (G1) — III
- DNA replicates (S) — I
- Cell continues to grow (G2) — III again (often collapsed into a single “growth” step)
- Chromatin condenses (prophase) — II
- Nuclear membrane breaks down (prometaphase) — IV
- Chromosomes line up at the equator (metaphase) — V

So the order is III → I → III → II → IV → V (or, if you combine the two growth stages, III → I → II → IV → V).

None of the answer choices A–D exactly match this ordering. If you can repost the choices (or allow combining G1/G2), I’ll pick the one that fits.