metaphase
US /ˈmet̬.ə.feɪz/
UK /ˈmet.ə.feɪz/
名詞
中期
the second stage of cell division (mitosis or meiosis), during which the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers and align in the middle of the cell
範例:
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During metaphase, chromosomes line up along the equatorial plate.
在中期，染色體沿赤道板排列。
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The scientist observed the cell under a microscope to identify the metaphase stage.
科學家在顯微鏡下觀察細胞以識別中期階段。