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why are individual chromosome visible only during mitosis

OpenStudy (anonymous):

They are easy to see because a single strand of DNA from H. sapiens is about 6 feet long!

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Chromosomes are visible at any time but are most easily seen through a simple microscope when they meet at the plate during the metaphase stage of mitosis because the chromosomes are jumbled together and then form the traditional X-shape. They are easy to see because a single strand of DNA from H. sapiens is about 6 feet long!

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