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The metaphase plate is the midline region of dividing cells. It is the area in which [[Chromosome|chromosomes]] attach prior to the [[Anaphase|anaphase]] stage of [[Mitosis|mitosis]]. The chromosomes attach to the metaphase plate by their [[Centromere|centromeres]]. | The metaphase plate is an imaginary plan perpendicular to the spindle fibres in the midline region of dividing cells. It is the area in which [[Chromosome|chromosomes]] attach in metaphase prior to the [[Anaphase|anaphase]] stage of [[Mitosis|mitosis]]. The chromosomes attach to the metaphase plate by their [[Centromere|centromeres]]. | ||
Revision as of 11:44, 19 October 2017
The metaphase plate is an imaginary plan perpendicular to the spindle fibres in the midline region of dividing cells. It is the area in which chromosomes attach in metaphase prior to the anaphase stage of mitosis. The chromosomes attach to the metaphase plate by their centromeres.