NEET 1996 · Class 11

Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Which of the following represents the best stage to view the shape, size and number of chromosomes? (1996)

  1. (A)Prophase
  2. (B)Metaphase
  3. (C)Interphase
  4. (D)Telophase

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This then, is the stage at which morphology of chromosomes is most easily studied.

Chapter
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Section
10.2.2 Metaphase
Page
3
Words matched
14 of 14

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8, emb=1.0, combined=0.92). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'This then, is the stage at which morphology of chromosomes is most easily studied' in the context of metaphase, which directly corresponds to viewing shape, size and number of chromosomes.

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