With respect to metaphase, which of the following statements is incorrect? [NEET Re-2022]

(A)Chromosomes lie at the equator of the cell
(B)Complete disintegration of nuclear envelope takes place
(C)Chromosomes are highly condensed
(D)Metaphase chromosomes are made up of four sister chromatids held together by centromere

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At this stage, metaphase chromosome is made up of two sister chromatids, which are held together by the centromere (Figure 10.2 b).

Chapter: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Section: 10.2.2 Metaphase
Page: 3
Words matched: 22 of 22

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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'metaphase chromosome is made up of two sister chromatids', which directly contradicts option D's claim of 'four sister chromatids', conclusively proving D is incorrect.

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