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Metaphase

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Metaphase is a stage in both mitosis and meiosis during which all chromosomes align at the center (equator) of the cell before being separated into two new cells.

AP course connection

Topic 4.6: 4.6 Regulation of the Cell Cycle

Unit 4
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