NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 10. Cell cycle and cell division
What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?
- A To separate the chromosomes
- B To synthesize new DNA
- C To repair damaged DNA
- D To regulate cell growth
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(A) To separate the chromosomes
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During mitosis, spindle fibre get attach to the kinetochores of the chromosome and help in the separation of the chromosome.
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