Question

How is the position of chromosomes different in metaphase and telophase?

a In metaphase, the chromosomes are at the spindle equator, but in telophase they are at the poles of the spindle.

b In metaphase, the chromosomes are at the poles of the spindle, but in telophase they are at the spindle equator.

c. In metaphase, the chromosomes are moving freely in the nucleus, but in telophase they are being pulled to opposite ends of the spindle.

d. In metaphase, the chromosomes are being pulled to opposite ends of the spindle, but in telophase they are moving freely in the nucleus.

Answer 1

A.

When you hear Metaphase think ‘middle phase’

Answer 2

Answer:

A) In metaphase, the chromosomes are at the spindle equator, but in telophase they are at the poles of the spindle

Explanation:

Cellular division, whether meiosis or mitosis, comprises of different stages starting from Prophase till Cytokinesis. Metaphase is the second stage of the M phase while Telophase is the last stage in M phase just before the cell cytoplasm divides in cytokinesis.

In the Metaphase stage, the already condensed chromosomes are attached to by spindle microtubules, in order to align them at the center or equator of the cell, called METAPHASE PLATE.

During the telophase stage, the chromosomes on either pole begins to undergo reverse changes of what occurred in prophase e.g chromosomes re-condense etc.

The main distinguishing factor between these two phases is that, In metaphase, the chromosomes are aligned at the equator while in telophase, the chromosomes are already at each poles of the spindle, post-anaphase.