In mitosis, the pairs of chromatids line up on the equator of the cell during:
A)prophase
B)metaphase
C)anaphase
D)telophase

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The pairs of chromatids (or chromosomes) line up on the equator of the cell during metaphase. This is a crucial step in mitosis because it ensures that each daughter cell receives the correct number and types of chromosomes. During prophase, the chromosomes condense and the nuclear membrane breaks down. During anaphase, the chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell. During telophase, the nuclear membrane reforms and the chromosomes decondense.

In Mitosis, the Pairs of Chromatids Line Up on the Equator