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Question Question 8(v)
Study the diagram given below and answer the following questions.
(a) Identify the stage of mitosis shown in the above diagram.
(b) Name the parts labelled A, B, C and D.
(c) Differentiate between mitosis and meiosis based on their occurrence.
(a) Metaphase.
(b) Parts A to D are:
- A → Chromatin
- B → Mitotic spindle
- C → Aster
- D → Centromere
(c) Mitosis occurs in somatic cells whereas Meiosis occurs in reproductive cells or gamete forming cells.