Answer: Formation of spindle fibers in cell division.
- A Translating mRNA into polypeptide chains at the ribosome
- B Formation of spindle fibers in cell division
- C Capturing light energy to drive carbon fixation reactions
- D Assembling fatty acid chains into membrane phospholipids
Correct answer: B. Formation of spindle fibers in cell division
Explanation: Centrioles (in animal cells) form asters and organize the spindle apparatus during cell division.
Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.