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Which protein is responsible for maintaining chromosome condensation during mitosis?

Answer: Condensin.

  • A Histone
  • B Condensin
  • C Tubulin
  • D Actin

Correct answer: B. Condensin

Explanation: Condensin complex compacts chromosomes during mitosis. Cohesins hold sister chromatids together until anaphase.

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

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.

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