Which of the following events are not characteristic features of telophase? A. Chromosome material condenses to form compact mitotic chromosomes. B. Nucleolus, Golgi complex and ER reform. C. Nuclear envelope assembles around the chromosome clusters. D. Centromeres split and chromatids separate. E. Chromosomes cluster at opposite, spindle poles and their identity as discrete elements is lost.

Question

Which of the following events are not characteristic features of telophase? A. Chromosome material condenses to form compact mitotic chromosomes. B. Nucleolus, Golgi complex and ER reform. C. Nuclear envelope assembles around the chromosome clusters. D. Centromeres split and chromatids separate. E. Chromosomes cluster at opposite, spindle poles and their identity as discrete elements is lost. (A) A , B and D only (B) A and D only (C) B and C only (D) C , D and E only

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Telophase is the final stage of nuclear division. During it, the chromosomes that have reached their respective pole decondense loosing their individuality and collect in a mass in the two poles. Nuclear envelope starts to assemble again. Nucleolus, Golgi complex and ER appear again.