Question

Which cell most recently underwent metaphase?

A student is looking through a microscope at some cells of
an onion root tip. Many of these cells are undergoing
division since the root tip grows quickly and requires more
cells.

Answer 1

Y

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The question is incomplete as it does not have the attached figure and the options are

W

X

Y

Z

Answer:

Y

Step-by-step explanation:

Metaphase is one of the phases of the cell cycle during which the chromosomes are highly condensed and are aligned at the equator or centre of the cell. After the metaphase, the chromosomes begin to separate and are pulled towards the pole.

In the given question, the cell "Y" can be considered in the metaphase recently as the chromosome has initiated to be pulled towards the opposite poles from the centre of the cell.

Thus, Cell Y is the correct answer.