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Metaphase


One of the phases of mitosis and meiosis. During metaphase, the chromosomes assemble, and are concentrated at the equator of the cell.

View Dr Chromo's lecture on 'Meiosis'.

View Dr Chromo's lecture on 'Mitosis'.


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