Asked by abdullah alharbi on Jun 18, 2024
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In which part of the cell cycle do chromosomes align along the equator?
A) Interphase
B) Prophase
C) Metaphase
D) Anaphase
E) Telophase
Equator
The imaginary line that divides the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
Metaphase
A stage of cell division (mitosis and meiosis) where chromosomes align in the middle of the cell before being separated into each of the two daughter cells.
Interphase
The phase of the cell cycle in which the cell prepares for division by replicating its DNA and increasing in size, consisting of the G1, S, and G2 phases.
- Acquire knowledge on the processes underlying cellular division and the movement of chromosomes.
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Rebecca StevensJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Chromosomes align along the equator of the cell during metaphase, which is a stage of mitosis. This alignment is crucial for the equal separation of chromosomes into the two daughter cells.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the processes underlying cellular division and the movement of chromosomes.