In mitotic metaphase the limbs of the chromosomes occur

On the equator

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In different directions

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In divaricate condition

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All the above

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Solution

The correct option is D In different directions
In mitotic metaphase, contraction of chromosomal spindle fibres results in the organisation of chromosomes along the equator of the spindle. In this, centromeres lie along the equator of the spindle, limbs of the chromosomes occur in different directions.
So the correct answer is 'In different directions'.

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