1. the stage of cell division when chromosomes align at the center of the cell
Usage: biology

Examples

• During metaphase, the chromosomes line up along the cell’s equator.
• The biology student observed metaphase under the microscope.
• Metaphase is the second stage of mitosis.
• In metaphase, spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of chromosomes.
• The cell remains in metaphase until all chromosomes are properly aligned.
• Scientists can easily identify metaphase by the characteristic chromosome arrangement.