Why are chromosomes most easily seen during cell division?

Cytokinesis is when the cell pinches in 2 towards the end of meiosis and mitosis divisions. The chromsomes aren't as spread out and easy to see as during metaphase. Meiosis is the whole process of producing gametes and not a stage/phase of division. Mitosis is the whole process of cell division for growth and repair. Metaphase is a particular phase in mitosis and meiosis where the chromosomes have been duplicated and are contracted and visible.