At the milestone that defines metaphase, the chromosomes
A) separate.
B) come together.
C) are at opposite poles.
D) cross over.
E) line up at the equatorial plate.

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During metaphase, the chromosomes line up at the equatorial plate (also called the metaphase plate) of the cell. This is important because it allows for the equal separation of chromosomes into the daughter cells during the subsequent stage of cell division, anaphase. The other choices are not accurate at this stage of cell division.

At the Milestone That Defines Metaphase, the Chromosomes