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What occurs during metaphase of the cell cycle?

A. DNA replicates

B. Chromosomes condense

C. Chromosomes reduce to half the number of the original cell

D. Chromosomes line up along the middle or equatorial plate

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

During metaphase, all of the chromosomes are aligned in a plane called the metaphase plate, or the equatorial plane, midway between the two poles of the cell.

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