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What is responsible for moving chromosomes during mitosis

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Spindle fibers are responsible in this case.
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During mitosis, which occurs after chromosomes are duplicated during S phase, two sister chromatids are held together each with its own kinetochore which face in opposing directions and attach to opposite poles of the mitotic spindle.
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