Question

which microscope image shows a real plant cell in anaphase?

Explanation:

Anaphase of mitosis in plant cells is defined by sister chromatids separating and being pulled to opposite poles of the cell, creating two distinct groups of chromosomes moving apart.

• The top-left image shows two fully formed nuclei, which is telophase/cytokinesis.
• The top-right image shows chromosomes aligned at the cell equator, which is metaphase.
• The bottom-left image shows chromosomes pulled into two separate groups moving toward opposite poles, matching anaphase.
• The bottom-right image shows cells with condensed chromosomes that have not begun separating, which is prophase or early metaphase.

Answer:

Bottom-left image (the one with two distinct groups of chromosomes being pulled to opposite ends of the cell)