Asked by verenesha housen on Jul 21, 2024
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When is a cell in metaphase?
A) The chromosomes are visible as threadlike structures.
B) The nuclear envelope is clearly visible.
C) The chromosomes are aligned at the midplane of the cell.
D) The chromosomes are separated into distinct groups at opposite cell poles.
E) Cytokinesis is occurring.
Metaphase
A stage of cell division (mitosis and meiosis) where chromosomes line up at the cell's equator before being separated into the daughter cells.
Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells, occurring immediately after nuclear division in the cell cycle.
Midplane
An imaginary plane that divides a body into two equal halves, commonly used in anatomy and developmental biology to describe symmetry.
- Determine and illustrate the critical stages of cell division phases (mitosis and cytokinesis) in eukaryotic cells.
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Kailee HenryJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
During metaphase, chromosomes align at the metaphase plate (midplane) of the cell, preparing for separation into daughter cells. This is a key characteristic of metaphase in cell division.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and illustrate the critical stages of cell division phases (mitosis and cytokinesis) in eukaryotic cells.