Chromosomes arrange themselves at the equatorial plane of the spindle during:
Correct answer: C. Metaphase
- A. Interphase
- B. Prophase
- C. Metaphase
- D. Anaphase
- E. Telophase
Explanation
Metaphase is a stage in both mitosis and meiosis, two processes of cell division. It follows the prophase stage and precedes the anaphase stage. The chromosomes, which have already condensed and become visible during prophase, align along an imaginary plane known as the metaphase plate, which is located at the center of the cell. This alignment is essential for the precise separation of chromosomes in the next stage, anaphase.
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