Which organelle is responsible for the formation of the spindle apparatus during animal cell division?
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Correct answer: Centrioles within the centrosome
Centrioles are cylindrical structures made of microtubules. During mitosis, they migrate to opposite poles of the cell and organize the spindle fibers that pull chromosomes apart.
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