Cell The Unit Of Life Question 40

Question: Centromere is part of [CBSE PMT 1997; BHU 2002; MP PMT 2003]

Options:

A) Ribosomes

B) Mitochondria

C) Chromosome

D) Endoplasmic reticulum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Centromere is the region of the chromosome that becomes attached to the nuclear spindle during mitosis and meiosis.

It does not stain with basic dyes.

It is also called primary constriction or kinetochore.