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Best stage to observe shape, size and number of chromosomes is

1. interphase
2. metaphase
3. prophase
4. telophase

Correct answer: metaphase

Solution

Metaphase is the best stage because chromosomes are highly condensed and aligned at the cell’s equator, making their shape, size, and number easiest to observe. In other stages, chromosomes are either not fully condensed or begin separating, which makes counting and comparison harder.

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