Question

organize it! part 1
name of phase description image
interphase the first stage of cell division during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope begins to fragment and disappear.
prometaphase the centrioles begin to attach their fibers to the chromosomes and move to the opposite ends of the cell in preparation for the next phase of mitosis.
metaphase the chromosomes align along the middle of the cell on the metaphase plate, an imaginary line that divides the cell in two.
prophase the resting phase between successive divisions of a cell. the cell performs its normal cell activities during this phase.

Explanation:

The description for Interphase is incorrect. Interphase is the resting phase between successive cell - divisions where the cell performs normal activities, not the first stage of cell division where chromosomes become visible. The correct description for the first stage of cell division where chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope begins to fragment is Prophase. The descriptions for Prometaphase and Metaphase are correct as stated. The description currently under Prophase actually belongs to Interphase.

Answer:

Interphase: The resting phase between successive divisions of a cell. The cell performs its normal cell activities during this phase.
Prophase: The first stage of cell division during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope begins to fragment and disappear.
Prometaphase: The centrioles begin to attach their fibers to the chromosomes and move to the opposite ends of the cell in preparation for the next phase of mitosis.
Metaphase: The chromosomes align along the middle of the cell on the metaphase plate, an imaginary line that divides the cell in two.