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

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In the metaphase stage of mitosis chromosomes arrange at the equatorial plate.

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In which stage of mitosis, chromosomes get aligned at the equator?

Q. 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

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.

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.

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.

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