While studying maximally spiralized chromosomes of human karyotype the process of cell division was stopped in the following phase:

Answer options

1. Interphase
2. Metaphase
3. Prophase
4. Anaphase
5. Telophase

Explanation

Metaphase is a stage of cell division in which chromosomes are at their most condensed and coiled stage and chromosomes are arranged along the equatorial plane during this phase. Cell division is usually stopped and studied during this phase.