In Which Phase of the Cell Cycle Is a Polytene

question 31

Multiple Choice

In which phase of the cell cycle is a polytene chromosome most likely to be found?

• A) Interphase
• B) Prophase
• C) Metaphase
• D) Anaphase
• E) Telophase

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord that connect the central nervous system to limbs and organs, essentially serving as communication lines.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds the axons of some nerve cells, serving as insulation and increasing the speed at which nerve impulses are conducted.

Axons

Neuronal fibers that transmit electrical signals from the neuron's cell body to other cells, playing a critical role in the central nervous system's function.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are covered with myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.