When examining the rapidly dividing cells of the onion root tip, you see a cell whose chromosomes are visible and are arranged in approximately the same size and shape as the nucleus. What stage of mitosis is this cell in?
A)metaphase
B)prophase
C)anaphase
D)telophase

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During prophase, chromosomes condense and become visible, but they are not yet aligned at the metaphase plate, which occurs in metaphase.

When Examining the Rapidly Dividing Cells of the Onion Root