Metaphase: As a result of the back-and-forth movement of the spindle fibers that has been occurring up to this point, the chromosomes form a line in the center of the spindle, along what is now referred to as the metaphase plate. What function(s) does this step serve?

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**Metaphase:**

As a result of the back-and-forth movement of the spindle fibers that has been occurring up to this point, the chromosomes form a line in the center of the spindle, along what is now referred to as the metaphase plate.

**What function(s) does this step serve?**

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Transcribed Image Text:**Metaphase:** As a result of the back-and-forth movement of the spindle fibers that has been occurring up to this point, the chromosomes form a line in the center of the spindle, along what is now referred to as the metaphase plate. **What function(s) does this step serve?** --- (Note: There are no graphs or diagrams in the image provided.)
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