Question

This illustration drawn by a scientist is based on observations of a cell under a microscope. Which statement best describes the anaphase of mitosis?
Examining cells

A.
This stage is where the spindle fibers pull away from the cell's center.

B.
In this stage, the chromosomes begin to spread out across the center of the cell.

C.
In this stage, the unneeded spindle begins to break down.

D.
This stage makes the cell's chromosomes more compact before the nucleus breaks down.

Answer 1

Here's a way to remember it: in metaphase there is the metaphase plate, which is where chromosome pairs are lined up.
You should be able to figure it out from there.

Answer 2

A.
in anaphase the spindle fibers are moving the chromatin to opposite ends of the cell.