Why is DNA considered a nucleic acid?" (This question isn't asking why it's 'acidic', it's asking why is it a nucleic acid, rather than a protein, or a carbohydrate, or a
lipid?"What makes it a 'nucleic acid?)

the principles and empirical processes of discovery and demonstration considered characteristic of or necessary for scientific investigation, generally involving the observation of phenomena, the formulation of a hypothesis concerning the phenomena, experimentation to test the hypothesis, and development of a conclusion that confirms, rejects, or modifies the hypothesis.

prophase is the first step in mitosis and will show one huge circle (nucleus) and centrioles - nothing is being done to it. metaphase is the third step and where the chromatids meet in the middle and the centrioles are at opposite ends. anaphase is the fourth step and where the chromatids start to split/separate. telophase is the second to last step where the chromatids start to split along with the centrioles, it looks like there is getting ready to be two different cells. if you follow this, then it should you to answer what it looks like. have a great day and i hope i you! if i did not answer your question or you are confused, let me know and i will you as much as i can.