Multiple choice

Which of the following is a wrong statement about mitosis?

  1. Prophase is of the longest duration.

  2. During anaphase, centromere moves first.

  3. In interphase, no metabolic activity occurs.

  4. Chromosomes are spirally coiled.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Interphase occurs when the cell is not undergoing mitosis. It engages in metabolic activity. DNA duplicates during the synthesis phase of interphase to prepare for mitosis. 

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