Botany-Significance of Cell Division
NEET Botany Significance of Cell Division MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
A diagram shows the metaphase stage of mitosis with chromosomes aligned at the equatorial plane. Which structure is responsible for holding the sister chromatids together at this stage?

A
Centromere
B
Nucleolus
C
Spindle fiber
D
Nuclear envelope
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
During metaphase, sister chromatids are held together by the centromere, as observed in the NCERT description of the metaphase stage.
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