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Main protein of mitotic spindle fibres is

A

Tubulin

B

Myosin

C

Tropomyosin

D

Dynein

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the main protein that makes up the mitotic spindle fibers during cell division. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Option 1: Tubulin - Option 2: Myosin - Option 3: Tropomyosin - Option 4: Dynein 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option 1: Tubulin**: This is a protein that forms microtubules, which are essential components of the mitotic spindle. Tubulin is synthesized during the G2 phase of interphase and is crucial for the formation of spindle fibers. - **Option 2: Myosin**: This protein is involved in muscle contraction and interacts with actin filaments, but it is not a component of the mitotic spindle. - **Option 3: Tropomyosin**: This protein also plays a role in muscle contraction by regulating actin filaments, but it is not related to the mitotic spindle. - **Option 4: Dynein**: This is a motor protein that moves along microtubules but does not form the spindle fibers themselves. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option 1: Tubulin**, as it is the main protein that makes up the mitotic spindle fibers. **Final Answer**: Tubulin ---
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MODERN PUBLICATION-CELL CYCLE AND CELL DIVISION-COMPETITION FILE (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION)(A.MULTIPLE TYPE QUESTIONS (MCQS)):(FROM AIMPT &OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION)
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  2. Consider the following statements (1) In plant cells, cytokinesis star...

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  3. Main protein of mitotic spindle fibres is

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  4. Crossing over occurs in:

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  5. Pick out the correct statements (A) Mitosis takes place in the somat...

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  6. In meiosis, the chromosomes replicate during :

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  7. Chromosomes are visible with chromatids at one of the following phases...

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  8. Which of the following sequence is a correct one for a meiotic cycle?

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  9. Chromosomes replicate in which stage of meiosis?

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  10. Given below is a schematic break up of the phases/stages of cell cycle...

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  11. Synapsis occurs between

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  12. DNA replication occurs during Or The replication of centrioles oc...

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  13. During the G1 phase of cell division

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  14. Crossing over occurs during

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  15. study of mitosis in laboratory is Best material for the :

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  16. Polyploidy can be produced artificially by :

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  17. Recombination is involved in the process of :

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  18. Which of the following is unique to mitosis and not a part of meiosis

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  19. Which of the following chracters is related with telophase

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  20. Name the stage of mitosis in which chromosomes are arranged on the equ...

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