Question

The spindle apparatus is formed during the ________ phase of mitosis.

• A. Telophase
• B. Metaphase
• C. Prophase
• D. Anaphase

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Prophase

• The mitotic spindle begins to form during the prophase stage of mitosis.

• It organizes the chromosomes and move them around during mitosis.

• The spindle grows between the centrosomes as they move apart to the opposite poles.

• Soon after the spindle formation the nucleolus and the nuclear membrane disappear.