WAEC Biology 2014 Question 8

Question 8

Cell Division

The following events occur during mitosis in a cell:
I. Chromatids separate;
II. Chromosomes become visible;
III. Chromosomes align at the equator;
IV. Cytoplasm divides (Cytokinesis).
The correct sequence of the events is

  1. A.III, II, IV, I.
  2. B.II, III, I, IV.
  3. C.II, I, III, IV.
  4. D.II, IV, I, III.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (II, III, I, IV.)

Explanation

Prophase (chromosomes appear), metaphase (line up at the equator), anaphase (chromatids separate), then cytokinesis.