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47. Which stage of mitosis, although very short, is responsible for ensuring thatthe new cells have accurate copies of the chromosomes?A. metaphaseB. prophaseC. interphase

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The correct answer is the letter A. metaphase

Metaphase is the stage by whcih the chromosomes are aligned in the center of the cell (mitotic plate). It prepares for the next stage which is anaphase where the chromosomes receive identical copies of each of the parent's cell DNA.

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