metaphase

Noun

Meaning

the second stage of mitosis

the second stage of meiosis

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All chromosomes (blue) but one have arrived at the metaphase plate. Source: Internet

All chromosomes but one are already at the metaphase plate. Source: Internet

In metaphase II, the centromeres contain two kinetochores that attach to spindle fibers from the centrosomes at opposite poles. Source: Internet

If the cell successfully passes through the metaphase checkpoint, it proceeds to anaphase. Source: Internet

Karyogram of human male using Giemsa staining, showing the classic metaphase chromatin structure. Source: Internet

Metaphase chromatin and division seeAlso Human chromosomes during metaphase In the early stages of mitosis or meiosis (cell division), the chromatin double helix become more and more condensed. Source: Internet

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