Match the phase of the cell cycle with the correct description by clicking and dragging the descriptions below to the right of the correct phase of mitosis. (Note: phases may not appear in the order in which they occur).(3 points)

Question

Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Cytokinesis
Interphase
Metaphase
Prophase
Telophase
Anaphase

Answer 1

Here are the phases of the cell cycle matched with their descriptions:

1. Interphase: The cell is preparing for mitosis; DNA is replicated, and the cell grows in size.

2. Prophase: Chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down. The mitotic spindle begins to form.

3. Metaphase: Chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell, and spindle fibers attach to the centromeres.

4. Anaphase: Sister chromatids are pulled apart toward opposite poles of the cell as spindle fibers shorten.

5. Telophase: Chromosomes reach the poles and start to de-condense. The nuclear envelope re-forms around each set of chromosomes.

6. Cytokinesis: The cytoplasm divides, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

Please arrange the descriptions accordingly in your matching exercise!