Differentiate between :
Metaphase and anaphase of mitosis

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Solution

During metaphase,: chromosomes are arranged in the equatorial plane, whereas during anaphase, daughter chromosomes move towards the Opposite poles of the spindle.

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(a) telophase
(b) anaphase
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(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.

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Differentiate between :Metaphase and anaphase of mitosis

During metaphase,: chromosomes are arranged in the equatorial plane, whereas during anaphase, daughter chromosomes move towards the Opposite poles of the spindle.

Differentiate between :
Metaphase and anaphase of mitosis