Study the diagram given below and answer the following questions.

(a) Identify the stage of mitosis shown in the above diagram.

(b) Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.

(c) Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis based on their occurrence.

(a) Metaphase.

(b) Parts A to D are:

• A → Chromatin
• B → Mitotic spindle
• C → Aster
• D → Centromere

(c) Mitosis occurs in somatic cells whereas Meiosis occurs in reproductive cells or gamete forming cells.