Mitotic anaphase differs from metaphase in possessing:
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Mitotic anaphase differs from metaphase in possessing:
✓ Correct answer: d) Same number of chromosomes and half number of chromatids
ExplanationThe correct answer is option D Explaination Mitotic anaphase differs from metaphase primarily in how the chromosomes are arranged and distributed within the cell.Let's break down the options: A. Same number of chromosomes and same number of chromatids - This is incorrect.In anaphase, the sister chromatids of each chromosome separate, so there are still the same number of chromosomes but each chromosome now only has one chromatid.B. Half number of chromosomes and half number of chromatids - This is incorrect.Anaphase doesn't reduce the number of chromosomes; instead, it separates the sister chromatids, so each chromosome retains the same number but with only one chromatid.C. Half number of chromosomes and same number of chromatids - This is incorrect.Anaphase doesn't halve the number of chromosomes; it separates the sister chromatids, so the number of chromosomes remains the same, but each chromosome now only has one chromatid.D. Same number of chromosomes and half number of chromatids - This is correct.In anaphase, the number of chromosomes remains the same as in metaphase, but each chromosome now only has one chromatid instead of two, as they've been separated and are moving toward opposite poles of the cell.So, the correct option is Option D: Same number of chromosomes and half number of chromatids.
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