The chromosomes are aligned along the spindle equator. This is the key feature of:

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
Metaphase is characterised by:
i) Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of chromosomes.
ii) Chromosomes get aligned along the equatorial plate by the spindle fibres.

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(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.

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Key changes:

- spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes

- chromosomes are arranged at the equatorial plane

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

Key changes:

* Chromosomes are doubled.

* Spindle fibres attach to the chromosomes.

* Chromosomes are arranged at equatorial plate.

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

Key changes:

- nucleolus and nuclear membrane disappears

- organelles disappear, chromosomes are formed

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