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The spindle apparatus is made of:

Answer: Microtubules.

  • A Actin filaments
  • B Microtubules
  • C Intermediate filaments
  • D Collagen fibers

Correct answer: B. Microtubules

Explanation: Spindle fibers are made of microtubules (tubulin protein). They attach to chromosomes at kinetochores and pull them to poles.

The Cell CycleG1SG2M (Mitosis)G1+S+G2 = Interphase (the longest part of the cycle, where the cell spends most of its time)

The cell cycle: G1 (growth and preparation), S (DNA replication, chromosome number stays 2n but DNA content doubles), G2 (final checks before division), and M (mitosis itself) - together, G1+S+G2 make up interphase.

Concept context

Mitosis and meiosis: how cells divide for growth, repair, and reproduction.

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