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Cell Cycle and Cell Division question

2013 · Q40
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Cell Cycle and Cell Division question

2013 · Q40

NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
During the metaphase stage of mitosis, spindle fibres attach to chromosomes at
  1. A
    kinetochore
  2. B
    both centromere and kinetochore
  3. C
    centromere, kinetochore and areas adjoining centromere
  4. D
    centromere.
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Correct answer: A

Kinetochores are small disc-shaped structures at the surface of the centromeres which serve as the sites of attachment of spindle fibres to the chromosomes that are moved into position at the centre of the cell. Hence, the metaphase is characterised by all the chromosomes that proceed to lie at the equator.

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