Metaphase mitosis

Question 1

Centrosomes(In mitosis, it helps in organizing the microtubules ensuring that the centrosomes are distributed to each daughter cell.) reach………..

Answer 1

opposite poles

Question 2

Spindle fibres (protein microtubules) continue to

Answer 2

extend from centrosomes

Question 3

Chromosomes line up at the

Answer 3

equator of the spindle (also known as the metaphase plate) so they are equidistant to the two centrosome poles

Question 4

Spindle fibres (protein microtubules) reach the chromosomes ……………

Answer 4

and attach to the centromeres

Question 5

Each sister chromatid is attached to a

Answer 5

spindle fibre originating from opposite poles