In animal cells, the centrosome _____.

A) maintains the attachment of sister chromatids until anaphase begins
B) forms the center from which microtubules extend to form the spindle
C) of each chromosome attaches to the extended bipolar spindle
D) forms the constriction along the length of the condensed chromosome


Answer: B) forms the center from which microtubules extend to form the spindle

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