During which phase does the nuclear envelope reappear, and why is it necessary?

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Telophase; to protect the DNA in the newly formed daughter cell.
Telophase; to protect the DNA in the newly formed daughter cell.

Prophase; to allow sister chromatids to move freely.
Prophase; to allow sister chromatids to move freely.

Anaphase; to prevent sister chromatids from being pulled apart.
Anaphase; to prevent sister chromatids from being pulled apart.

Metaphase; to restrict spindle fibers from reaching sister chromatids.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Telophase; to protect the DNA in the newly formed daughter cell.

During telophase, the nuclear envelope reappears around the separated sets of chromosomes that are now at opposite poles of the cell. This reformation of the nuclear envelope is necessary to protect the DNA and to establish two distinct nuclei in the daughter cells as the cell prepares to divide completely.