At the milestone that defines metaphase, the chromosomes
A) separate.
B) come together.
C) are at opposite poles.
D) line up at the equatorial plate.
E) cross over.

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At metaphase, the chromosomes line up at the equatorial plate (also known as the metaphase plate) and form a single line perpendicular to the spindle fibers. This is a critical stage in mitosis as it ensures that each daughter cell receives the correct number and types of chromosomes during cell division. Therefore, the best choice is D.

At the Milestone That Defines Metaphase, the Chromosomes