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Explain what role spindle fibers play in the dividing cells.

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Explanation:Spindle fibers are filaments that form the mitotic spindle in cell division, i.e. mitosis and meiosis. They are chiefly involved in moving and segregating the chromosomes during nuclear division. Spindle fibers are made up of microtubules.

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Spindle fibers move chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis to ensure even chromosome distribution between daughter cells.

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