Which of the following best describes a metaphase chromosome?

A.

a double strand of DNA with its nucleosomes wound up once around itself to form a thicker structure

B.

an area in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell where ribosomes are made from RNA and protein

C.

a looped chromatin fiber folded up on itself again

D.

a DNA molecule in the process of doubling itself to make another identical one

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6 December, 22:12

Which of the following best describes a metaphase chromosome?

A.

a double strand of DNA with its nucleosomes wound up once around itself to form a thicker structure

B.

an area in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell where ribosomes are made from RNA and protein

C.

a looped chromatin fiber folded up on itself again

D.

a DNA molecule in the process of doubling itself to make another identical one

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Milo Cooke · Answer 1

Metaphase is a stage of mitosis in the eukaryotic cell cycle in which chromosomes are at their second-most condensed and coiled stage (they are at their most condensed in anaphase).