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During prophase of mitosis, the chromatin fibres shorten and become thick to form chromosomes.
During metaphase, the chromosomes appear more distinct and clear and each consists of two parallel strands called chromatids joined by a centromere.
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The diagram below represents a stage during cell division. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow:
- Name the parts labelled 1, 2, and 3.
- Identify the above stage and give a reason to support your answer.
- Mention where in the body this type of cell division occurs.
- Name the stage prior to this stage and draw a diagram to represent the same.
All chromosomes are arranged parallel to equatorial plane of cell in ______ phase of mitosis.
Fill in the blank:
______ is the indirect cell division.
Choose the correct answer:
Nuclear membrane reappears in ____________
Name the following:
Mitosis takes place in which cells.
Name the Following
Name the stage during which nuclear membrane and nucleoli reappear.
Give Technical Terms
The stage in mitosis when the nucleolus starts disappearing.
Give Technical Terms
The stage at which spindle fibres begin to be formed.
Complete the following sentence with appropriate word :
______means the splitting of the nucleus.
Choose the Odd One Out
Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Colchicine
Give the sequence of the events occurring during the prophase of mitosis.
The diagram given below represents a stage in mitosis.

- Identify the stage given above.
- Give one reason to support your answer in (a).
- Mention the number of chromosomes given in the diagram.
During Mitosis what is the position of chromatids in the anaphase?
Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II |
| A. Centromere | I. Mitochondrion |
| B. Cilium | II. Cell division |
| C. Cristae | III. Сell movement |
| D. Cell membrane | IV. Phospholipid Bilayer |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
What is the main function of the spindle fibres during mitosis?
