Which of the following statements are true for metaphase? (…

Biology Cell Cycle and Cell Division Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 14, 2026

Which of the following statements are true for metaphase?

(i) By this stage, condensation of chromosomes is not completed.

(ii) Morphology of chromosomes is most easily studied.

(iii) At this stage, metaphase chromosome is made up of two sister chromatids, which are held together by the centromere.

(iv) The plane of alignment of the chromosomes at metaphase is referred to as the metaphase plate.

(v) Spindle fibres attach to kinetochores of chromosomes and centromere divides.

(vi) Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase plate through spindle fibres to both poles.

(i), (ii), (iii) and (vi)

(ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi)

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi)

(ii), (iii), (v) and (vi)

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