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The attachment of a chromosome to the spindle fibre is brought about by

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Chromomere
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Centromere
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Satellite region
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Centriole
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Solution

The correct option is C Centromere
The centromere is the central region of the chromosome where the two arms of chromatid are attached. This is the region where the spindle fibres attach at the time of the cell division. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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