Mitosis · Botany

What is the primary role of the 'Kinetochore' during mitosis?

  1. To synthesize and thoroughly process ribosomal RNA transcripts
  2. To produce the chemical ATP energy needed for cell division
  3. To store and tightly regulate cellular calcium ion levels
  4. To act as an attachment point for the spindle microtubules
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Correct answer: To act as an attachment point for the spindle microtubules

Kinetochores are protein complexes assembled on the centromere of each chromatid. They act as the physical interface between the DNA and the microtubule machinery.

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