Cell Cycle and Cell Division
- Number of chromatids at metaphase is
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In both mitotic and meiotic metaphase, the number of chromatids per chromosome is two.
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In both mitotic and meiotic metaphase, the number of chromatids per chromosome is two.
- If you are provided with root-tips of onion in your class and are asked to count the chromosomes, which of the following stages can you most conveniently look into?
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Chromosomes are most distinct in the metaphase stage. In the telophase stage they regain their coiled composition. In anaphase the chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles. In prophase stage the chromosomes appear thread like and individual chromatids cannot be seen.
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Chromosomes are most distinct in the metaphase stage. In the telophase stage they regain their coiled composition. In anaphase the chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles. In prophase stage the chromosomes appear thread like and individual chromatids cannot be seen.