Botany · Cell Cycle and Cell Division

NEET (UG) 2025 — Question 149

What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

  1. Option A:

    To separate the chromosomes

    Correct
  2. Option B:

    To synthesize new DNA

  3. Option C:

    To repair damaged DNA

  4. Option D:

    To regulate cell growth

Answer: A

Step-by-step solution

Spindle fibers are responsible for chromosome movement and separation during cell division. Their primary

function is to separate the chromosomes and move them to opposite poles.

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Exam
NEET (UG) 2025
Subject
Botany
Chapter
Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Topic
Significance of Mitosis
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