Illustration of metabolism showing inputs and outputs. Inputs include oxygen, water, dry food, and chemical energy, while outputs are carbon dioxide, water, urine and sweat, and heat.

Diagram illustrating the metabolic process, showing inputs (oxygen, water, food, energy) and outputs (carbon dioxide, water, waste, heat).

Metaphase

Category: Cell Biology Date: November 10, 2024

What is Metaphase?

Metaphase is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes align in the center of the cell, along the metaphase plate. The alignment ensures that each new cell will receive an identical set of chromosomes.