They are replicated and then one set goes to each of the two new cells. The result is two cells with the same genetic material. This is distinct from meiosis, where the chromosomes replicate and then pair up, two cell divisions occur, and each of 4 daughter cells has 1/2 of the genetic material
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During metaphase of mitosis, chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate (equatorial plane) of the cell. The chromosomes are attached to spindle fibers that extend from opposite poles of the cell, ensuring that each chromosome is aligned correctly for separation during anaphase.
The chromosomes of the daughter cells are identical to the chromosomes of the parent cell.
The step of mitosis where chromosomes are lined up in the center of the cell is called metaphase. During metaphase, the chromosomes align along the cell's equator, forming the metaphase plate before they are separated into daughter cells during anaphase.
Chromosomes attach to the mitotic spindle during the metaphase of mitosis. Part of the answer depends on how you define the stages of mitosis and not everybody does this the same way. The short answer is all of them.
The phase of mitosis during which chromosomes move to the middle of the cell is called the metaphase. In metaphase, the chromosomes align along the metaphase plate, forming the spindle apparatus. This alignment ensures that each daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes during cell division.
In metaphase I of meiosis, chromosomes align along the metaphase plate in pairs called homologous chromosomes. This alignment is important for the later separation of homologous chromosomes during anaphase I.
The phase of mitosis where the cell contains four chromosomes is known as metaphase. During metaphase, the chromosomes align along the metaphase plate in the center of the cell before being separated into two sets during anaphase.