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Q346

In metaphase stage of cell division chromosomes are arranged on

A.
Equatorial plate
Answer
B.
Polar plate
C.
Centromere
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In the metaphase stage of the cell, division chromosomes are arranged on the equatorial plate.
It is a stage of mitosis in the eukaryotic cell cycle in which chromosomes are at their second-most condensed and coiled stage.
The chromosomes, carrying genetic information, align in the equator of the cell before being separated into each of the two daughter cells. This can be referred to as the equatorial plate.