15 Questions
During which phase of the cell cycle are all chromosomes near the spindle equator?
Prophase
Which phase follows prometaphase in the cell cycle?
Metaphase
When is the cell considered to be in anaphase during mitosis?
After metaphase
What is the main event that occurs during metaphase of the cell cycle?
Alignment of chromosomes at the spindle equator
Which structure is responsible for the separation of chromosomes during anaphase?
Spindle fibers
During mitosis, which stage is typically the longest in most cells?
Prometaphase
Which stage of mitosis marks the separation of sister chromatids towards opposite poles of the cell?
Anaphase
What is the main function of the spindle apparatus during mitosis?
Chromosome segregation
Which phase of the cell cycle follows prometaphase?
Anaphase
During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes align at the equator of the cell?
Prometaphase
During which phase of the cell cycle can metaphase last for different lengths of time?
Anaphase
What phase precedes metaphase in the cell cycle and involves the breakdown of the nuclear envelope?
Prophase
Which structure is responsible for organizing and moving the chromosomes during metaphase in cell division?
Spindle apparatus
What characterizes prometaphase, the stage immediately preceding metaphase?
Separation of sister chromatids
Which phase of the cell cycle directly follows metaphase and involves the separation of sister chromatids?
Anaphase
Test your knowledge on the stage of cell division known as metaphase, where all chromosomes are aligned near the spindle equator.
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