Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Chromosome behaviour in mitosis

Chromosome behaviour in mitosis — practice question

The graphs display a range of measurements recorded from metaphase of mitosis onwards. They are drawn to scale relative to each other. Which row correctly names each graph?

  • AX: distance between poles of spindle; Y: distance between sister chromatids; Z: distance of centromere from pole of spindle
  • BX: distance between poles of spindle; Y: distance of centromere from pole of spindle; Z: distance between sister chromatids
  • CX: distance of centromere from pole of spindle; Y: distance between poles of spindle; Z: distance between sister chromatids
  • DX: distance of centromere from pole of spindle; Y: distance between sister chromatids; Z: distance between poles of spindle

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