During which stage of mitosis do spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of chromosomes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

During which stage of mitosis do spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of chromosomes?
A. Prophase
B. Metaphase
C. Anaphase
D. Prometaphase
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
In prometaphase, the nuclear envelope breaks down, and spindle microtubules attach to kinetochores at the centromeres of chromosomes. This is a crucial step before alignment. In prophase, chromosomes condense; metaphase aligns them at the equator; anaphase separates chromatids. Prometaphase follows prophase in many descriptions.

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