What is the main characteristic of metaphase?

What is the main characteristic of metaphase?
  1. Chromosomes are held together by the centromere
  2. Chromosomes are moved into position at the center of the cell
  3. Chromosomes are aligned at the metaphase plate
  4. All of the above

Solution

The main characteristic of metaphase is that chromosomes are held together by the centromere, moved into position at the center of the cell, and aligned at the metaphase plate.

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