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Cell Cycle and Cell Division question

2011 · Q20
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Cell Cycle and Cell Division question

2011 · Q20

NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
At metaphase, chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibres by their
  1. A
    satellites
  2. B
    secondary constrictions
  3. C
    kinetochores
  4. D
    centromeres.
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Correct answer: C

Kinetochores are large protein complexes that bind the centromeres of chromosomes to the microtubules of mitotic spindle fibres, during metaphase in the cell cycle.

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