A stage of mitosis in which chromosomes get arranged in the form of an equatorial plate in the centre of a dividing cell is called as

Prophase

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Metaphase

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Anaphase

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Telophase

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Solution

The correct option is D Metaphase
Metaphase is the second stage of mitosis. In this phase, the spindle fibres begin attaching to the condensed chromosomes. The microtubules adjust the chromosomes in such a way that they appear in a line called the metaphase plate in preparation for their segregation. Thus the correct answer is option B.

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Q. In which stage of mitosis the chromosomes align in an equatorial plate?

Identify the stage of mitosis by inspecting the image and key changes listed.

Key changes:

* Chromosomes are arranged at equatorial plate.

* Spindle fibres attach to the chromosomes.

Q. In anaphase of mitosis:

(a) Chromosomes move to spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase plate.

(b) Centromere of each chromosome is towards the equator when chromosomes move away from the equatorial plate.

In Anaphase of mitosis:
(I) Chromosomes move to equator and get aligned along metaphase plate.
(II) Centromere of each chromosome is towards the equator when chromosomes move away from the equatorial plate.
(III) Each chromosome arranged at the metaphase plate splits simultaneously.

In a cell cycle, during which phase are chromosomes arranged on the equatorial plate?

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