Multiple choice

The mitotic spindle segregates the chromosomes to two daughter cells during mitosis. It is made up of which of the following proteins?

  1. Myoglobin

  2. Actin

  3. Annexins

  4. Tubulin

  5. Gloverin

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Explanation

A spindle of fine fibres begins to develop during prophase. It consists of microtubules, which are made of protein called tubulin and certain other associated proteins. These delicate fibres radiate from the centriole and constitute aster.