Metaphase

noun

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounThe stage of mitosis and meiosis, that follows prophase and comes before anaphase, during which condensed chromosomes become aligned before being separated.

Synonyms

spermatogonial oogonial spreads metaphasis prometaphase anaphase telophase interphase diplotene chromatid desynapsis pachytene

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