Botany-Cell Cycle Phases

NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): During metaphase, chromosomes are most easily studied microscopically. | Reason (R): Chromosomes reach their maximum condensation and are spread throughout the cytoplasm during metaphase.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

During metaphase, chromosomes are fully condensed and spread throughout the cytoplasm, making them visible for study under a microscope, as stated in the NCERT context.

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