Which Protein Is Responsible for the Proper Separation of the Chromosomes

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which protein is responsible for the proper separation of the chromosomes during cell division?

• A) telomeres
• B) centromeres
• C) kinetochores
• D) sister chromatids

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Definitions:

Monoecious

Describing plants that have both male and female reproductive organs on the same individual, allowing self-pollination.

Haploid Stage

The phase in an organism's life cycle where cells contain only one set of chromosomes, as opposed to diploid stages with two sets.

Diploid Stage

A phase in an organism's life cycle characterized by cells containing two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent.

Alternation of Generations

A life cycle occurring in plants and some algae, characterized by a regular alternation between two distinct forms, the asexual (sporophyte) and the sexual (gametophyte).