At metaphase, chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibres by their
- satellites
- secondary constrictions
- kinetochores
- centromeres.
Answer
(3) kinetochores
Solution
As per NCERT, at metaphase each chromosome has two sister chromatids held together at the centromere.
⇒ Small disc-shaped structures at the surface of the centromere, called kinetochores, serve as the sites of attachment of spindle fibres.
∴ Chromosomes are attached to the spindle fibres by their kinetochores.
Answer: (3)