Question

multiple choice question which phase of the cell cycle is shown?
metaphase
prophase
anaphase
telophase
photo © michael abbey/science source.

Explanation:

To determine the cell cycle phase, we analyze each option:

• Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the equator, not separated.
• Prophase: Chromosomes condense, nuclear envelope breaks, no separation.
• Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles (visible in the image as separated chromatids being pulled).
• Telophase: Chromosomes decondense, nuclear envelope reforms, not separation.

The image shows chromatids separating, matching Anaphase.

Answer:

Anaphase