Question

State the function of the following:
Centromere:

[1 Mark]

• A. The point at which Sister chromatids join
• B. Helps in the division of centrioles
• C. Helps in the formation of spindle fibres
• D. Helps in the nuclear membrane formation

Answer 1

The correct option is A The point at which Sister chromatids join

Centromere serves as the site of attachment of sister chromatids and the spindle fibre. It helps in the proper alignment and segregation of the chromosomes during the process of cell division in eukaryotic cells.