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You are observing a sample of cells in the lab to determine why they did not divide properly. You notice that the chromosomes are lined up in the middle of the cell, and the spindle fibers have extended towards them, but have not attached. What could be damaged?A. CytoplasmB. Nuclear envelopeC. MitochondriaD. Centromere

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The correct answer is D. Centromere. This structure is the responsible of linking the chromosome with the spindle fibers.

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