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Explain the Term Spindle

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Spindle: A fanlike micròthbule structure that helps separate the chromosomes.

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Chapter 1: Cell Division - Explain the Terms

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ICSE Biology [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Cell Division
Explain the Terms | Q 10

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