Why is it important that the chromosomes line up in single file during metaphase?

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Why is it important that the chromosomes line up in single file during metaphase?

2006-10-27 08:58:01 · 2 answers · asked by totallyclueless 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The chromosomes must line up during metaphase so that when the cell splits, the two cells that form have the same amount of chromosomes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaphase

2006-10-27 09:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by JennyAnn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It isn't. Look at mitosis in polyploid plant cells.

2006-10-27 10:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋