| id | GO:0051323 Detailed information |
|---|---|
| name | metaphase |
| namespace | biological_process |
| def | "A cell cycle process comprising the steps by which a cell progresses through metaphase, the second stage of chromosome segregation in the cell cycle. Canonically, chromosomes become aligned on the equatorial plate of the cell." [GOC:dph, GOC:mah, http://www.onelook.com] |
| xref | NIF_Subcellular:sao888950834 |
| xref | Wikipedia:Metaphase |
| is_a | GO:0022403 ! cell cycle phase |
| relationship | part_of GO:0000279 ! M phase |