part_of M phase pathway mitotic metaphase pathway 2024-06-05T10:52:35Z Mitotic Metaphase and Anaphase PW:0002673 The series of events underlying mitotic metaphase, the cell cycle phase following prophase or prometaphase, during which chromosomes become aligned via spindle fibers on the equatorial or metaphase plate of the cell. Such an organization helps to ensure that later, when the chromosomes are separated, each new nucleus that is formed receives one copy of each chromosome.  gthayman mitotic metaphase pathway