Cell Cycle - Medical Science

Q1:

Which phase of mitosis is associated with chromosomes aligned at the center of the cell and centromeres divide?

A anaphase

B interphase

C metaphase

D prophase

ANS:C - metaphase

In metaphase chromosomes are lined up at the metaphase plate and each sister chromatid is attached to a spindle fibre originating from opposite pole This ordering of chromosomes is important in making sure that each new cell that is formed will contain an equal and identical amount of chromosomes.