Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 558
Question: Centromere is a part of chromosome which helps in the [NCERT 1978; MP PMT 1998; BHU 2001]
Options:
A) Division of centrosomes
B) Formation of spindle fibres
C) Movement of chromosomes
D) Formation of nuclear spindle
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Centromere joins the microtubules of chromosomal spindle fibres and helps in the movement of chromosome during cell division.
Centromere also plays an important role in the polymerization of tubulin protein used in the formation of microtubules.
Hence it is helpful in attaching the chromosome with spindle fibres.
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