Which stages of cell division do the following figures A and B represent respectively? [Figure]
- A Prophase, B Anaphase
- A Metaphase, B Telophase
- A Telophase, B Metaphase
- A Late anaphase, B Prophase
Answer
(4) A Late anaphase, B Prophase
Solution
Fig. A: the chromosomes have separated and moved to the two opposite poles along the spindle fibres, and the cell is elongated; this is late anaphase.
Fig. B: the nucleus (nuclear envelope) is still present with condensing chromatin, and the two asters (centrosomes) are moving towards opposite poles; this is prophase.
As per NCERT, in prophase the centrosomes, each with radiating microtubules (asters), move towards opposite poles, and chromosomal material condenses.
Answer: (4)