Question

matching question
match each step of mitosis to a key event during that step by dragging the names of the steps to their descriptions.
instructions
the genetic material
condenses into chromosomes.
the homologous
chromosomes line up at the
central line of the cell.
the sister chromatids are
separated.
daughter nuclei contain the
same chromosome number as
the parent cell.
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
telophase

Explanation:

1. For "The genetic material condenses into chromosomes", this occurs in Prophase. In prophase, chromatin (genetic material) condenses to form visible chromosomes.
2. For "The homologous chromosomes line up at the central line of the cell", this is Metaphase. During metaphase, chromosomes (including homologous ones in some contexts, but in mitosis, sister chromatids - bearing chromosomes) align at the cell's equatorial plate (central line).
3. For "The sister chromatids are separated", this is Anaphase. Anaphase is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids, which are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.
4. For "Daughter nuclei contain the same chromosome number as the parent cell", this happens in Telophase. Telophase is when the nuclear envelope reforms around the separated chromosomes, forming daughter nuclei with the same chromosome number as the parent (since mitosis is equational division).

Answer:

• "The genetic material condenses into chromosomes." → Prophase
• "The homologous chromosomes line up at the central line of the cell." → Metaphase
• "The sister chromatids are separated." → Anaphase
• "Daughter nuclei contain the same chromosome number as the parent cell." → Telophase