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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Spindle fibers are formed by the
Options
A Nucleus
B Centriole
C Centromere
D Centrosome
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The centrosome is the main microtubule-organizing center in animal cells. It organizes the spindle fibers during cell division. In animal cells, the centrosome contains a pair of centrioles, but the centrosome itself is the structure that forms the spindle.

Hint

What structure organizes the microtubules that separate chromosomes during cell division?

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