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UPCAT Science practice question 14: During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes align along the equator of the cell?

Correct answer

B. Metaphase

In metaphase the chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate before the sister chromatids separate in anaphase.

During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes align along the equator of the cell?

  1. Prophase
  2. MetaphaseCorrect
  3. Anaphase
  4. Telophase

Why B is correct

In metaphase the chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate before the sister chromatids separate in anaphase.

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