NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
Identify the circled phase of cell division.
Options
- AProphase of mitosis
- BProphase of meiosis
- CInterphase of meiosis
- DInterphase of mitosis
Correct answer
A. Prophase of mitosis
Step-by-step solution
The first phase of mitotic division is prophase. During prophase, the chromatin undergoes condensation to form chromosomes, the nuclear envelope breaks down, the centrioles near the nucleus begin to separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.