NEETBiologyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionMCQ+4 / −1
Select the incorrect statement with reference to mitosis :
- AAll the chromosomes lie at the equator at metaphase
- BSpindle fibres attach to centromere of chromosomes
- CChromosomes decondense at telophase
- DSplitting of centromere occurs at anaphase
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Correct answer: B
Spindle fibres attach to the kinetochores of chromosomes.
Kinetochores are the disc shaped structures present on sides of primary constriction or centromere of chromosomes.
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