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Which chromosome does not provide attachment site for spindle fibers :–

A

Acrocentric

B

Metacentric

C

Submeta centric

D

Acentric

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Spindle Fiber Attachment**: Spindle fibers are crucial for chromosome movement during cell division. They attach to chromosomes at a specific region known as the centromere. 2. **Identifying Chromosome Types**: Chromosomes can be categorized based on the position of their centromeres: - **Metacentric**: Centromere is located at the center, resulting in two equal arms. - **Submetacentric**: Centromere is slightly off-center, leading to unequal arms (p and q). - **Acrocentric**: Centromere is closer to one end, resulting in one very short arm and one very long arm. - **Telocentric**: Centromere is at the terminal end, resulting in only one arm. 3. **Finding the Exception**: The key to answering the question lies in identifying which type of chromosome lacks a centromere. The only type that does not have a centromere is the **acentric chromosome**. 4. **Conclusion**: Since the acentric chromosome does not have a centromere, it cannot provide an attachment site for spindle fibers. Therefore, the answer to the question is **acentric chromosome**. **Final Answer**: The chromosome that does not provide an attachment site for spindle fibers is the **acentric chromosome**. ---
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