Match each of the main classes of spindle microtubules from list 1 with their functions and features from list 2

List 1 List 2
(A) Interpolar microtubules 1. Stabilized by interactions with each other via motor proteins
(B) Aster microtubules 2. Interact with the cell cortex
(C) Kinetochore microtubules 3. Link chromosomes to a spindle pole
4. Depolymerize to promote anaphase A
5. Depolymerize to promote anaphase B


A—1; B—2, 5; C—3, 4

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