In metaphase of mitosis, the chromosomes

Break and disintegrate

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Undergo condensation

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Line up at equator

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Decondense and elongate

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Solution

The correct option is C Line up at equator
In metaphase of mitosis, chromosomes are connected by chromosomal spindle fibres at the centromere region. These fibres contracts, leads to organisation of chromosomes along the equator of the spindle. Hence chromosome line up at equator.
So, the correct answer is 'In metaphase of mitosis, the chromosomes line up at equator'.

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