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During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes move toward the cell equator?
publish date: 2026/06/16 11:03:17.313751 UTC
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Chromosomes undergo a directed movement toward the center of the cell in one specific stage of mitosis.
During which stage does this movement toward the equator occur?
Correct Answer
Prophase
Explanation
During prophase, chromosomes move toward the middle (equator) of the cell. By the end of prophase the nuclear membrane has broken down. Metaphase then begins when all chromosomes are fully aligned at the equator - metaphase is defined by this alignment, not the movement toward it.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide