Which phrase describes the chromosomes by the end of prophase of mitosis?

A.) The chromosomes are pulled to opposite sides of the cells.

B.) The chromosomes are stretched out.

C.) The chromosomes have coiled and become more compact.

D.) The chromosomes have separated at the centromere.

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Jaida Sloan

27 July, 19:21

Which phrase describes the chromosomes by the end of prophase of mitosis?

A.) The chromosomes are pulled to opposite sides of the cells.

B.) The chromosomes are stretched out.

C.) The chromosomes have coiled and become more compact.

D.) The chromosomes have separated at the centromere.

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Natalya Hoover · Answer 1

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Chromosomes becomes more coiled and it can be viewed under a light microscope.

Each duplicate chromosome is seen as the pair of the sister chromatids which is joined together by unseparated centromere which is duplicated.

The cytoplasm, the mitotic spindle and other proteins forms two pair of centrioles which can move to the opposite poles.

Lucia Jacobson · Answer 2

The answer would be C

Which phrase describes the chromosomes by the end of prophase of mitosis?A.) The chromosomes are pulled to opposite sides of the cells.B.) The chromosomes are stretched out.C.) The chromosomes have coiled and become more compact.D.) The chromosomes have separated at the centromere.

Which phrase describes the chromosomes by the end of prophase of mitosis?

A.) The chromosomes are pulled to opposite sides of the cells.

B.) The chromosomes are stretched out.

C.) The chromosomes have coiled and become more compact.

D.) The chromosomes have separated at the centromere.