Prenatal testing in the second trimester is conducted for the purpose of collecting mitotic cells in order to prepare a karyotype. Which mitotic phase is the preferred phase to analyze?

a. metaphase
b. prophase
c. anaphase
d. telophase


Answer: a. metaphase

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