Fig. 23: Metaphase in a Plant Cell


During metaphase, the nuclear membrane fragmention is complete and the duplicated chromosomes line up along the cell's equator. These are dividing cells in the roor tip of an onion plant. They two samples have been stained differently.

Photomicrograph of Metaphase in a Plant Cell .jpg by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology, The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: Feb., 2021
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