Botany-Cell Cycle Phases
NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
A diagram shows a cell in metaphase during mitosis. What is the key characteristic of this stage?

A
Chromosomes are aligned at the equatorial plate.
B
Chromosomes are moving towards the poles.
C
Chromosomes are decondensed and not visible.
D
Chromosomes are enclosed within the nuclear envelope.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In metaphase, chromosomes align at the equatorial plate of the cell, and this is the stage where chromosome morphology is most easily observed.
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