The nuclear membrane dissolves, marking the beginning of prometaphase. Proteins attach to the centromeres creating the kinetochores. Microtubules attach at the kinetochores and the chromosomes begin moving. Metaphase: Spindle fibers align the chromosomes along the middle of the cell nucleus. This line is referred to as the metaphase plate. This organization helps to ensure that in the next phase, when the chromosomes are separated, each new nucleus will receive one copy of each chromosome. Anaphase: The paired chromosomes separate at the kinetochores and move to opposite sides of the cell.
plum - any of numerous varieties of small to medium-sized round or oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single pit. genus Prunus, Prunus - a genus of shrubs and trees of the family Rosaceae that is widely distributed in temperate regions. wild plum, wild plum tree - an uncultivated plum tree or shrub. common plum, Prunus domestica - any of various widely distributed plums grown in the cooler temperate areas.
Prunes are dried plums. They are highly nutritious, being rich in fiber, potassium, beta-carotene (vitamin A) and vitamin K. They are known for their natural laxative effects. This is caused by their high content of fiber and a sugar alcohol called sorbitol, which is found naturally in some fruit.