Cell Cycle and Cell DivisionHard

Question

Best stage to observe shape, size and number of chromosomes is

Options

A.interphase
B.metaphase
C.prophase
D.telophase

Solution

Metaphase can be characterized by the chromosomes that are least coiled; show maximum condensation and shortest in length. It is the best stage to study the structure, size and number of chromosome in a cell. Idiogrem / karyotype of chromosomes is prepared at metaphase.

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