During which stage of cell division do chromosomes align their centromeres?

During which stage of cell division do

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AProphase
BTelophase
CAnaphase
DMetaphase

✓ Correct answer: D. Metaphase Mitosis is the process of cell division. Metaphase is the second stage of mitosis. During this stage, chromosomes align their centromeres at the midpoint. Prophase (choice A) is the first stage of cell division. Anaphase (choice C) is the fourth phase of mitosis where each pair of chromosomes is separated into two identical and independent chromosomes.

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