During ________ stage of mitosis, the chromosomes are arranged at the central plane of the cell.

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 B metaphase
During metaphase, the chromosomes are arranged parallel to the central plane/equatorial plane of the cell. Proteins called spindle fibres are formed between each chromosome and both centrioles.

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

Key changes:

- spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes

- chromosomes are arranged at the equatorial plane

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