Which of the Following Cytoskeleton Components Moves the Chromosomes During

Question

Which of the following cytoskeleton components moves the chromosomes during cell division?
A) microfilaments
B) intermediate filaments
C) thick filaments
D) microtubules
E) basal bodies

Accepted Answer

Microtubules, which are composed of the protein tubulin, are responsible for moving the chromosomes during cell division. The microtubules attach to specialized structures called kinetochores on the chromosomes and use motor proteins to move the chromosomes towards the poles of the cell during both mitosis and meiosis.