Question

during which phase do chromosomes begin to condense? 1 point \\(\bigcirc\\) metaphase \\(\bigcirc\\) telophase \\(\bigcirc\\) prophase \\(\bigcirc\\) anaphase during which phase do chromosomes align across the center of the cell? 1 point \\(\bigcirc\\) telophase \\(\bigcirc\\) metaphase \\(\bigcirc\\) anaphase \\(\bigcirc\\) prophase

Explanation:

First Question (Chromosomes align across the center):

In mitosis, chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plate (center) during Metaphase. Telophase is for cell division completion, Anaphase for chromosome separation, and Prophase for chromosome condensation and spindle formation. So the correct phase is Metaphase.

During Prophase of mitosis, chromosomes start to condense from chromatin. Metaphase is for alignment, Telophase for division end, and Anaphase for separation. Thus, chromosomes condense in Prophase.

Answer:

Metaphase (the option with "Metaphase" text)

Second Question (Chromosomes begin to condense):