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Figure 10-5

The structure labeled A in Figure 10–5 is called the

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spindle.
spindle.

sister chromatid.
sister chromatid.

centriole.
centriole.

centromere.

Answer 1

Based on the context of your question, it seems that you are referring to a figure in a biology or genetics textbook that illustrates cell division processes. Without seeing the figure itself, I can provide some insights based on common terminology related to cell structures involved in mitosis or meiosis.

- **Spindle**: This typically refers to the spindle fibers that help separate chromosomes during cell division.
- **Sister chromatid**: These are the two identical copies of a chromosome that are joined together by a centromere.
- **Centriole**: These are cylindrical structures found in pairs that are involved in the formation of the spindle fibers during cell division.
- **Centromere**: This is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined together.

If "structure A" is a specific component of these processes, the correct answer would depend on what that structure is.

If the structure labeled as A is the region where the sister chromatids are held together, the answer would be **centromere**. If it is referring to the whole spindle apparatus, then it would be **spindle**.

Please refer to your figure for clarification to see which label fits best.