A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2022 · Q221 Mark

Which row correctly describes a stage of mitosis? [Figure 22.1]

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Aprophase disappears replicate spindle microtubules begin to form

Bmetaphase not present move to the poles of the cell spindle microtubules fully formed

Canaphase begins to reform split into two some spindle microtubules shorten

Dtelophase reforms at maximum distance from cell equator spindle microtubules break down

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D: telophase reforms at maximum distance from cell equator spindle microtubules break down

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Topic: The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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