What is the role of the nuclear envelope during metaphase?

What is the role of the nuclear envelope during metaphase?
  1. It disintegrates to allow the chromosomes to spread through the cytoplasm
  2. It holds the chromosomes in place
  3. It aids in the attachment of spindle fibres to the chromosomes
  4. It is not involved in metaphase

Solution

The nuclear envelope disintegrates at the start of mitosis, so it is not involved in metaphase.

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