Gujarati
5.Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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Centromere is a part of chromosome which helps in the

A

Division of centrosomes

B

Formation of spindle fibres

C

Movement of chromosomes

D

Formation of nuclear spindle

Solution

(c) 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.

Standard 12
Biology

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