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Centromere is required for :

  1. A
    transcription
  2. B
    crossing over
  3. C
    cytoplasmic cleavage
  4. D
    movement of chromosomes towards poles

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The centromere is a specialized region on a chromosome that is crucial for the segregation of chromosomes during cell division. It is the site where the kinetochore forms, and the kinetochore is where the microtubules of the spindle apparatus attach. This attachment is essential for the movement of chromosomes towards the poles of the cell during mitosis and meiosis. Therefore, the correct answer is option (D) movement of chromosomes towards poles. Think of it this way: the centromere plays a critical role in ensuring that each daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes during cell division.

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Centromere is required for :
A
transcription
B
crossing over
C
cytoplasmic cleavage
D
movement of chromosomes towards poles

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