Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equatorial plate?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium MCAT item. Correct choice: A. Metaphase.
- A. Metaphase ✓
- B. Prophase
Why not B: “Prophase” is not Metaphase.
- C. Anaphase
Why not C: “Anaphase” is not Metaphase.
- D. Telophase
Why not D: “Telophase” is not Metaphase.
Correct answer
A. Metaphase
Explanation
Metaphase is the term that matches “Which phase of mitosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equatorial plate” (option A). Option B (Prophase) is a different value from Metaphase. Option C (Anaphase) is a different value from Metaphase. Option D (Telophase) is a different value from Metaphase. Keep Metaphase as the MCAT fact for this stem.
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Tags: Biology, American Exams, MCAT, Cell Division
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