Which statement accurately describes the location of the chromosomes

during metaphase?

Chromosomes are aligned in the center of the cell.

Chromosomes are located on opposite sides of the cell.

Chromosomes form a ring around the outside of the cell.

Chromosomes are randomly distributed throughout the cell.

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Sabrina Maddox

25 July, 16:47

Which statement accurately describes the location of the chromosomes

during metaphase?

Chromosomes are aligned in the center of the cell.

Chromosomes are located on opposite sides of the cell.

Chromosomes form a ring around the outside of the cell.

Chromosomes are randomly distributed throughout the cell.

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Dallas Lewis · Answer 1

"During metaphase, the chromosomes are gradually aligned at the metaphase plate, an imaginary plane located an equal distance from the poles, by forces exerted through the mitotic spindle."