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At metaphase, chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibres by their:

  1. A
    Kinetochores
  2. B
    Centromere
  3. C
    Satellites
  4. D
    Secondary constrictions

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Kinetochores are small disc-shaped structures at the surface of the centromeres. Spindle fibres attach to these kinetochores to move the chromosomes during cell division.

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At metaphase, chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibres by their:
A
Kinetochores
B
Centromere
C
Satellites
D
Secondary constrictions

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