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Which is a wrong statement about mitosis ?
1. Prophase is of longest duration
2. During anaphase, centromere moves first
3. In interphase no metabolic activity occurs
4. Chromosomes are spirally coiled

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Prophase is of longest duration

B

During anaphase, centromere moves first

C

In interphase no metabolic activity occurs

D

Chromosomes are spirally coiled

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