The centromere does not divide till the end of metaphase. This is important because centromere

Contains genes that control prophase and metaphase

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Produces spindle fibre

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Holds the replicated DNAs together

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Is connected with nuclear envelope

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Solution

The correct option is C Holds the replicated DNAs together
DNA at centromere is late duplicating, hence sister chromatids remains attached at this point till the end of metaphase.

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A) Chromosomes are moved to spindle equator	1) Pachytene
B) Centromere splits and chromatids move apart	2) Zygotene
C) Pairing between homologous chromosomes takes place	3) Anaphase
D) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes takes place	4) Metaphase

Choose the incorrect statement(s) regarding Metaphase of Mitosis.

I. Each chromosome splits up to form 2 chromatids.

II. The newly formed chromatids remain united at centromere on two different

kinetochores.

III. Has only one of unit of DNA from each parent.

IV. Spindle fibres attach to centromere to pull the chromatids toward the poles.

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