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Which of these stages of mitosis is the shortest?
BiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionNEET
Options:
  • A Prophase
  • B Metaphase
  • C Anaphase
  • D Telophase
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Anaphase
The stages of nuclear division in mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. Prophase is the longest phase of mitosis while anaphase is the shortest phase. Anaphase is characterized by splitting of centromere and pulling of chromosomes towards the poles.

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