Question

during which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes align in the center of the cell?
metaphase
telophase
prophase
anaphase

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the phases of mitosis:

• Prophase: Chromosomes condense, spindle forms.
• Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane (center).
• Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate.
• Telophase: Nuclear envelopes reform.

So the phase where chromosomes align in the center is Metaphase.

Answer:

Metaphase