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Which of the following best explains what happens during metaphase? A. The sister chromatids are pulled apart. B. The chromosomes line up. C. The chromosomes coil up and condense. D. The cell is developing and going about its daily activities. Which of the following best explains what happens during metaphase? A. The sister chromatids are pulled apart. B. The chromosomes line up. C. The chromosomes coil up and condense. D. The cell is developing and going about its daily activities.

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B) the chromosomes line up
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Answer:

The correct answer is option b. the chromosomes line up.

Step-by-step explanation:

Metaphase is the phase which takes place between prophase and anaphase. It is mitotic phase in which microtubules attached. The chromosomes line up during this phase.

Metaphase is characterized by the attachment of spindle to the chromosomes. Attachment is complete by the microtubules of spindle.

Thus, the correct answer is option b.the chromosome line up.

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