Botany-Cell Cycle Phases
NEET Botany Cell Cycle Phases MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
A diagram shows a cell undergoing mitosis with chromosomes aligned at the cell's equator. Which phase of the cell cycle is illustrated, and what is the key event occurring in this phase?
A
Metaphase; chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.
B
Prophase; chromosomes begin to condense.
C
Anaphase; sister chromatids separate.
D
Telophase; nuclear envelope re-forms.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The diagram illustrates metaphase of mitosis, a stage where chromosomes are aligned at the cell's equator, known as the metaphase plate, as described in the NCERT.
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