In the metaphase stage, the chromosomes become arranged on the metaphase plate and are attached to the now fully formed spindle.
Concept 6: MetaphaseConcept 6: Metaphase,
Prentice Hall BioCoach Activity,
Text explaining metaphase. Click the image for metaphase animation.
http://www.phschool.com/science/biology_place/bioc...
MetaphaseMetaphase,
by artist Darryl Leja,
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI),
Access Excellence,
Illustrations showing the metaphase stage of mitosis.
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/VL/GG/metaphase...
MetaphaseMetaphase,
By David Darling,
Illustration and brief description.
http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/M/metaph...
Mitosis: Metaphase and Anaphase Mitosis: Metaphase and Anaphase,
SparkNotes.com,
Combination of text and illustrations.
http://www.sparknotes.com/biology/cellreproduction...