Meaning & use
metaphase
The stage of cell division in which chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell before separating.
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During metaphase, the chromosomes align at the cell's equator, ready to be pulled apart.
The biology textbook included a diagram showing metaphase between prophase and anaphase.
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Metaphase occurs in both mitosis and meiosis and is a key stage examined under a microscope in cell biology labs.
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