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    The centromere is that part of the chromosome where

    • Nicking occurs
    • Nucleoli are formed
    • Chromatids are attached
    • None of the above
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Have you studied centromeres? To test your knowledge, take this quiz on structure, functions, and types of centromere. Basically, a centromere links a pair of sister chromatids together during cell division. If you wish to see how much more you know about centromere, try this quiz. All the best! This quiz will not test your knowledge but also enhance your treasure of knowledge. Do not forget to share the quiz with others interested in biology.

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  • 2. 

    What are the ends of the chromosome called?

    • Telomeres

    • Centromeres

    • Satellites

    • None of the above

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  • 3. 

    Choose a primary reason that defines why chromosomes are condensed.

    • To provide cell division in daughter cells

    • For facilitating accommodation

    • Always condensed

    • For facilitating cell division

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  • 4. 

    What is a chromosome with a centromere near the middle called?

    • Acrocentric

    • Telocentric

    • Submetacentric

    • None of the above

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  • 5. 

    Earlier, centromeric DNAs were identified in

    • Bacteria

    • Yeast

    • Humans

    • Fungi

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  • 6. 

    Who coined the term chromosome?

    • Boveri

    • Waldeyer

    • Hoffmeister

    • None of the above

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  • 7. 

    How many satellite sequence elements are there in yeast centromere?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

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  • 8. 

    Centromeric proteins are the ones that connect to the Spindle Fibers.

    • True

    • False

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following options is critically responsible for the even distribution of parental DNA?

    • Telomere

    • Spindle fiber

    • Centromere

    • Centrioles

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  • 10. 

    Which is the most suitable option for centromere?

    • Restricted chromosomal region

    • Connecting sister chromatids

    • Connecting to a spindle fiber

    • Facilitates even distribution

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