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[A]: Centromere is the primary constrict...

[A]: Centromere is the primary constriction on the metaphase chromosome.
[R]: It helps to separate sister chromatids

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If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

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If A is true and R is false

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If both A and R are false

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