Human chromosomes...

A. are all of similar size.
B. may be visualized during prophase.
C. may be visualized during metaphase.
D. are all of similar shape.
E. all have centromeres in the same position.

Question

Human chromosomes...

A. are all of similar size.
B. may be visualized during prophase.
C. may be visualized during metaphase.
D. are all of similar shape.
E. all have centromeres in the same position.

anonymous · Answer

Which ones can you eliminate right off the bat? (Hint: broad statements generalizing about each and every one of the 46 chromosomes should not be trusted!)

anonymous · Answer

A, D, and, E, which leaves me with B C.

anonymous · Answer

Perfect. Now given what you know about mitosis, which stage would be best for getting a picture of all the chromosomes and having them lined up?

anonymous · Answer

Metaphase!

anonymous · Answer

Nice! That's what I would go with as well. I'll look into it some more and see if I can offer you some more concrete proof from a TB or something

anonymous · Answer

"Arresting mitosis in metaphase by a solution of colchicine" off of Wikipedia.

anonymous · Answer

Thanx!