2020 Phase-2 Cell Cycle and Cell DivisionMitosis - metaphase Medium Question 2 of 3 in Mitosis - metaphase

Attachment of spindle fibers to kinetochores of chromosomes becomes evident in

A Metaphase
B Anaphase
C Telophase
D Prophase

The answer is A.

Solution

During metaphase, spindle fibres from opposite poles attach to the kinetochores of chromosomes, and chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.

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