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15. The specialized proteinaceous multi-layered plate assembled on the centromeric region to facilitate microtubule binding during spindle pulling is the

A. Chromomere matrix
B. Kinetochore
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C. Centrosome block
D. Telomere cap

📝 Explanation

The kinetochore is a complex macromolecular protein structure assembled specifically on the centromeric DNA of each mitotic chromosome to bind spindle microtubules.

📖 Additional Information

  • Chromomere matrix
  • Kinetochore
  • Centrosome block
  • Telomere cap

The kinetochore is a complex macromolecular protein structure assembled specifically on the centromeric DNA of each mitotic chromosome to bind spindle microtubules.

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