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Chromosome Classification Based on the Position of Centromere

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Which chromosome does not provide attachment site for spindle fibers?

A

Acrocentric

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Metacentric

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C

Submetacentric

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D

Acentric

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Solution

The correct option is D Acentric
Acentric are the chromosome which does not have centromere as acentric chromosome do not have the centromere they lack the point where spindle fiber attach. Hence they do not provide the attachment site for spindle fibers. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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