WAEC Biology 1988 Question 6

Question 6

Cell Division

Study the diagram below and use it to answer Questions 6 and 7.
What stage of mitotic division is represented in the diagram of the cell illustrated above?

A.Prophase
B.Telophase
C.Anaphase
D.Metaphase
E.Interphase

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Prophase)

Explanation

The chromosomes have become visible inside a nucleus that is still intact while centrioles and spindle fibres are forming: this is prophase.