Cell Cycle and Cell Division Question 36
36. Best stage to observe shape, size and number of chromosomes is
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(a) interphase
(b) metaphase
(c) prophase
(d) telophase
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) During metaphase, the centromeres of the chromosome lie on the equatorial plate according to their size and spatial arrangement. So it is the best time to count the number and study the morphology of chromosomes.
