WAEC Biology 2009 Question 11

Question 11

Cell Division

Two organelles directly involved in mitotic cell division are

  1. A.nucleus and mitochondrion.
  2. B.ribosome and nucleus.
  3. C.centriole and golgi apparatus.
  4. D.nucleus and centriole.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (nucleus and centriole.)

Explanation

The nucleus holds the chromosomes that divide, and the centrioles form the spindle that pulls them apart.