During Metaphase, chromosomes are aligned at the equatorial plate primarily by the tension exerted by:
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Correct answer: The spindle microtubules
Spindle fibers attach to the kinetochores of chromosomes. The opposing pull from microtubules attached to opposite poles balances the chromosomes at the cell's center.
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