WAEC Biology 2019 Question 5

Question 5

Cell Division

The diagram below is an illustration of a stage in a biological process. What stage of cell division is illustrated in the diagram?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Prophase
  2. B.Metaphase
  3. C.Anaphase
  4. D.Telophase
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Answer: B (Metaphase)

Explanation

The chromosomes are lined up across the middle (equator) of the cell, attached to spindle fibres. This is metaphase.