Which of the following events characterizes metaphase of mitosis? 1.Attachment of spindle fibers to the kinetochores of the chromosomes
2)Movement of chromosomes to the equatorial plane of the cell
3)Separation of sister chromatids that are being pulled to the poles of the cell
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1 and 2
E) All of these

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During metaphase of mitosis, spindle fibers attach to the kinetochores of chromosomes (1), and the chromosomes align at the equatorial plane of the cell (2). Separation of sister chromatids occurs later, during anaphase.

Which of the Following Events Characterizes Metaphase of Mitosis? 1