Q.96) What is the main function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?
A) To regulate cell growth
B) To separate the chromosomes
C) To synthesize new DNA
D) To repair damaged DNA
Answer: During mitosis, spindle fibers are responsible for attaching to the centromeres of chromosomes and pulling the sister chromatids apart to opposite poles of the cell. This ensures that each daughter cell receives an equal and accurate set of chromosomes.
Hence, the correct answer is Option (2).