NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionPractice
The two chromatids of a metaphase chromosome represent
Options
- AReplicated chromosomes to be separated at anaphase
- BHomologous chromosomes of a diploid set
- CNon-homologous chromosomes joined at the centromere
- DMaternal and paternal chromosomes joined at the centromere
Correct answer
A. Replicated chromosomes to be separated at anaphase
Step-by-step solution
The two chromatids of a metaphase chromosome represent replicated chromosomes, arranged at the equatorial plane of the cell, to be separated at anaphase.