Question

Which describes a metaphase plate? sister chromatids lining up in the center of the cell parent cells dividing into two daughter cells spindle fibers pinching the cell membrane in half centromeres joining sister chromatids together?

Answer 1

Metaphase plate refers to sister chromatids lining up in the center of the cell. This event occurs during the metaphase of the cell division and it is the indication of this phase. Metaphase plate is a moment when all of the chromosomes organize, line up literally in a row and after that begin to separate. It is an important step because allows the cell to assemble and then divide the chromatids.

Answer 2

sister chromatids lining up in the center of the cell.