During Metaphase of Mitosis

Question

During metaphase of mitosis
A)the mitotic apparatus is formed.
B)replicated chromatids align in the center of the cell.
C)chromosomes divide.
D)chromosomes replicate.
E)the spindle divides.

Accepted Answer

During metaphase of mitosis, replicated chromatids align in the center of the cell, forming what is known as the metaphase plate. This alignment prepares the replicated chromosomes for separation during anaphase. The mitotic apparatus, chromosomes dividing, and spindle dividing do not occur during metaphase. Chromosomes replicating also do not occur during this stage, as they have already replicated during the S phase before entering mitosis.