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Assertion (A): Centrosome is the point of attachment of two chromatide of a chromosoms. Reason (R): Centrosome initiates and regulates the process of cell division as it helps in the formation of

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Assertion (A): Centrosome is the point of attachment of two chromatide of a chromosoms.

Reason (R): Centrosome initiates and regulates the process of cell division as it helps in the formation of spindle fibres.

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  • A is True and R is False.

  • A is False and R is True.

  • Both A and R are True.

  • Both A and R are False.

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Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution

Both A and R are False.

Explanation:

A is false. The centromere, not the centrosome, is the junction between two chromatids on a chromosome. R is true. The centrosome organises microtubules and produces spindle fibres during cell division.

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Chapter 2: Structure of chromosome, cell cycle and cell division - Review Questions [Page 21]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Structure of chromosome, cell cycle and cell division
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