Which of these statements concerning the

centromere is NOT true?
a. It appears to join duplicated DNAs.
b. It anchors proteins to DNA.
c. Its position along the chromosome varies.
d. It is the location site for microtubule
attachment.
e. It is temporary.


Answer: b

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