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Mitosis - metaphase

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A cell in metaphase during mitosis: The copied chromosomes align in the middle of the spindle. Mitosis is responsible for growth and development, as well as for replacing injured or worn out cells throughout the body. For simplicity, mitosis is illustrated here with only six chromosomes.

Appears in the NIGMS booklet Inside the Cell.

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Judith Stoffer

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Judith Stoffer

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