the kinetochore of a metaphase chromosome is a. The ends of the chromosome that are duplicated by telomerase. b.  The repeated DNA sequence at the centromere that is composed of cohesion protein.  c. A protein complex that assembles on the outer surface of the chromosome to mediate attachment to the kinetochore microtubules d.  The protein complext that contains cohesion and mediates attachment of the sister chromatids.

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the kinetochore of a metaphase chromosome is

a. The ends of the chromosome that are duplicated by telomerase.

b.  The repeated DNA sequence at the centromere that is composed of cohesion protein. 

c. A protein complex that assembles on the outer surface of the chromosome to mediate attachment to the kinetochore microtubules

d.  The protein complext that contains cohesion and mediates attachment of the sister chromatids. 

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