GCE Biology 1989 Question 41

Question 41

Cell Division

The diagram illustrates a stage in mitosis (questions 40 and 41).
What is the name given to the structure labelled A at this stage of cell division?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Chromatin
  2. B.Chromosome
  3. C.Chromatid
  4. D.Gene
  5. E.Dauginter-chromosome
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Answer: C (Chromatid)

Explanation

At metaphase each chromosome is made of two chromatids joined at the centromere; A points to one strand, a chromatid.