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WAEC Biology 2011 Question 10

Question 10

Cell Division

The diagram represents the phenomenon of growth in a meristematic cell of a plant.
The part labelled I is called the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.nucleolus.
  2. B.centromere.
  3. C.centriole.
  4. D.spindle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (spindle.)

Explanation

The lines running from pole to pole in a dividing cell are the spindle fibres, which pull the chromatids apart.