The position of centromere during mitotic metaphase is
A
Towards the equator
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B
Anywhere in the spindle
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C
Variable from plant to plant
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D
Towards the pole
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Solution
The correct option is A Towards the equator Metaphase is the stage of mitosis when all the chromosomes are arranged at the equator. There is no splitting of centromere at metaphase stage. The chromosomes are shortest and thickest at metaphase stage.