GCE Biology 1990 Question 10

Question 10

Cell Division

The drawing shows a stage in mitosis (questions 9 and 10).
The stage of mitosis represented in the diagram is known as the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.telophase
  2. B.metaphase
  3. C.anaphase
  4. D.interphase
  5. E.prophase
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Answer: B (metaphase)

Explanation

The chromosomes are arranged across the equator of the spindle with no nuclear membrane: this is metaphase.