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NEET2025BotanyCell Cycle and Cell DivisionActual

What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Options

  1. ATo separate the chromosomes
  2. BTo synthesize new DNA
  3. CTo repair damaged DNA
  4. DTo regulate cell growth

Correct answer

A. To separate the chromosomes

Step-by-step solution

During mitosis, spindle fibre get attach to the kinetochores of the chromosome and help in the separation of the chromosome.

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