NEET Biology · Medium

Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Mitosis Precision MCQ

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Mitosis PrecisionMediumQuestion 10002

Question

The best reason metaphase is useful for chromosome studies is:

  1. A
    Chromosomes are maximally condensed and aligned at the equator
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  2. B
    DNA is unreplicated
  3. C
    Nuclear envelope is fully intact
  4. D
    Chromosomes are invisible

Correct answer

Chromosomes are maximally condensed and aligned at the equator

Explanation

Metaphase chromosomes are easiest to observe and count because they are condensed and organized.