NEET 2010 · Class 11

Cell Cycle and Cell Division

[DIAGRAM: Two cell-division figures are shown. Figure A shows chromosomes aligned at the equatorial plate with spindle fibres attached, indicating metaphase. Figure B shows condensing chromosomes with a dissolving nuclear envelope, indicating prophase.] Which stages of cell division do the following figures A and B represent respectively?

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

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Metaphase is marked by the alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plate.

Chapter
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Section
10.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF MEIOSIS
Page
9
Words matched
38 of 38

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0, emb=0.8136, combined=0.8882). Verified: high — The span 'Metaphase is marked by the alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plate' directly and conclusively identifies the distinguishing feature of metaphase shown in Figure A, matching the correct answer.

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