Multiple choice

Which among the following is the shortest phase in mitosis?

  1. Anaphase

  2. Metaphase

  3. Prophase

  4. Telophase

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Explanation

Anaphase is the shortest phase of mitosis, lasting only a few minutes, during which sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles. Metaphase and prophase are considerably longer.