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| − | '''Metaphase''' | + | '''Metaphase''' is the time period during [[eukaryote|eukaryotic]] cell division in which chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell before being drawn apart to opposite poles of the cell. Metaphase occurs once during [[mitosis]] but twice during [[meiosis]] (in meiosis these phases are called metaphase I and metaphase II). Metaphase is preceded by Prometaphase and followed by Anaphase. Because metaphase chromosomes are highly condensed, scientists use these chromosomes for gene mapping and identifying chromosomal aberrations. |
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| − | http://www.genome.gov/glossary.cfm?key=metaphase | + | * http://www.genome.gov/glossary.cfm?key=metaphase |
[[Category:Genetics]] | [[Category:Genetics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:07, August 14, 2017
Metaphase is the time period during eukaryotic cell division in which chromosomes line up along the equatorial plane of the cell before being drawn apart to opposite poles of the cell. Metaphase occurs once during mitosis but twice during meiosis (in meiosis these phases are called metaphase I and metaphase II). Metaphase is preceded by Prometaphase and followed by Anaphase. Because metaphase chromosomes are highly condensed, scientists use these chromosomes for gene mapping and identifying chromosomal aberrations.