Question: Predict what would happen if an individual had a faulty spindle of the fibers?
Step-by-step explanation:
Spindle fibers function in the organization of chromosomes at the equator as well as in the separation of chromosomes and centrosomes during mitosis. Without a functional mitotic spindle, the chromosomes will not be sorted or separated during mitosis. Therefore, if there is damage to the mitotic spindle, mitosis would be altered. Remember that the spindle is made up of organized microtubules, which help the chromosomes line up during metaphase and then separate during anaphase. If the spindle fibers do not form correctly, aneuploidy may occur or the cell will arrest in mitosis and die.
Answer: The correct answer is:
If the spindle fibers do not form correctly, aneuploidy may occur that is, cells would have the wrong number of chromosomes (wouldn’t be separated during anaphase).