The sunburst arrangement of microtubules that forms around each centrosome during early prophase is called a(n)________.
A)sunburst
B)arnost
C)aster
D)astral fiber
E)barrel

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The sunburst arrangement of microtubules that forms around each centrosome during early prophase is called an aster. Option A is incorrect as it simply describes the shape of the arrangement. Option B (arnost) and option E (barrel) are not terms used in cell biology. Option D (astral fiber) refers to individual microtubules that radiate from the centrosome and make up the aster.

The Sunburst Arrangement of Microtubules That Forms Around Each Centrosome