Centromere is a part of chromosome which helps in the ______.

Division of centrosomes

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Formation of spindle fibres

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Movement of chromosomes

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Formation of nuclear spindle

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Solution

The correct option is D Movement of chromosomes
The centromere is the part of a chromosome that links sister chromatids. The primary function of the centromere is to serve as a place of attachment for spindle fibers during cell division which helps in the movement of daughter chromatids towards the poles.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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	Metaphase	Anaphase	Anaphase-1
1)	Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator	Daughter chromatids separate	Chromatids remain associated
2)	Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator	Centromeres are towards poles	Centromeres are towards the equator
3)	Starts with complete nuclear member disintegration	Centromeres are towards poles	Segregation of homologous chromosomes
4)	Starts with complete nuclear member disintegration	Centromeres split	Segregation of homologous chromosomes

(a) Chromosomes move to spindle equator and get aligned along metaphase plate.

(b) Centromere of each chromosome is towards the equator when chromosomes move away from the equatorial plate.

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