At what stage of mitosis do we first see a chromosome that is compacted 250-fold over the 40-fold compacted 300Å fibre?
A) prophase
B) metaphase
C) anaphase
D) telophase
E) never achieves this level of compaction

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The highest level of compaction of chromatin occurs during metaphase when the condensation of the chromosomes is at its highest level, allowing for easy separation and distribution to daughter cells during cell division.

At What Stage of Mitosis Do We First See a Chromosome