Question

which of the following events occurs during metaphase?
the centromere of each chromatid pair splits apart
the centromeres move along the chromosomal microtubules to a narrow central zone called the metaphase plate
the cell prepares to return to the interphase state
the dna strands coil so tightly that eventually the duplicated chromosomes become visible as individual structures
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Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Centromere splitting is anaphase, not metaphase.
• Option 2: In metaphase, centromeres move to the metaphase plate (central zone) via microtubules. This matches metaphase events.
• Option 3: Returning to interphase is telophase/cytokinesis, not metaphase.
• Option 4: Chromosome visibility (condensation) is prophase, not metaphase.

Answer:

The option: The centromeres move along the chromosomal microtubules to a narrow central zone called the metaphase plate