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A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2019 · Q191 Mark

During mitosis in animal cells, which process occurs after prophase?

ACentrioles move towards the poles of the cell.
BCentromeres attach to spindle microtubules.
CChromatids join to form chromosomes.
DChromosomes condense and become visible.

✓ Correct answer

B: Centromeres attach to spindle microtubules.

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The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 19.

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