Negar Mottaghi, PharmD, PhD 19 Metaphase Quiz
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During which phase of the cell cycle are all chromosomes near the spindle equator?

  • Telophase
  • Interphase
  • Prophase (correct)
  • Anaphase

Which phase follows prometaphase in the cell cycle?

  • Metaphase (correct)
  • Telophase
  • Prophase
  • Anaphase

When is the cell considered to be in anaphase during mitosis?

  • During telophase
  • During prophase
  • Before metaphase
  • After metaphase (correct)

What is the main event that occurs during metaphase of the cell cycle?

<p>Alignment of chromosomes at the spindle equator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for the separation of chromosomes during anaphase?

<p>Spindle fibers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During mitosis, which stage is typically the longest in most cells?

<p>Prometaphase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of mitosis marks the separation of sister chromatids towards opposite poles of the cell?

<p>Anaphase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the spindle apparatus during mitosis?

<p>Chromosome segregation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle follows prometaphase?

<p>Anaphase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes align at the equator of the cell?

<p>Prometaphase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cell cycle can metaphase last for different lengths of time?

<p>Anaphase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phase precedes metaphase in the cell cycle and involves the breakdown of the nuclear envelope?

<p>Prophase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is responsible for organizing and moving the chromosomes during metaphase in cell division?

<p>Spindle apparatus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes prometaphase, the stage immediately preceding metaphase?

<p>Separation of sister chromatids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle directly follows metaphase and involves the separation of sister chromatids?

<p>Anaphase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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