Table of contents

1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
3. Energy1h 33m
4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
6. Proteins1h 36m
7. Gene Expression1h 42m
8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- The Lipid Bilayer
  38m
- Membrane Proteins
  25m
9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
12. Photosynthesis52m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
16. Cell Division3h 5m
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
19. Stem Cells13m
- Stem Cells
  13m
20. Cancer44m
21. The Immune System1h 6m
22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m

16. Cell Division

Mitosis

Cell Biology

16. Cell Division

Mitosis

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Multiple Choice

In mitosis, which phase is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the metaphase plate?

Anaphase

Telophase

Metaphase

Prophase

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Understand the context of the question: The problem is asking about the specific phase of mitosis where chromosomes align along the metaphase plate. Mitosis is the process of cell division that ensures equal distribution of genetic material into two daughter cells.

Review the phases of mitosis: Mitosis consists of several phases—Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase. Each phase has distinct characteristics and roles in the process of cell division.

Focus on the key characteristic of Metaphase: During Metaphase, chromosomes are fully condensed and align at the cell's equatorial plane, known as the metaphase plate. This alignment ensures that each daughter cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.

Differentiate Metaphase from other phases: In Prophase, chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope begins to break down. In Anaphase, sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell. In Telophase, the nuclear envelope reforms around the separated chromosomes.

Conclude that the phase characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the metaphase plate is Metaphase, as this is the defining feature of this stage in mitosis.