Spindle Apparatus

The spindle apparatus is a structure inside a cell that's essential during cell division, especially for dividing chromosomes accurately. It consists of fibers called microtubules that extend from opposite ends of the cell, known as spindle poles. These microtubules attach to chromosomes at specific points called kinetochores, helping to align and separate the duplicated chromosomes evenly into two new cells. This precise separation ensures each daughter cell receives the correct number of chromosomes, maintaining genetic stability. Overall, the spindle apparatus acts as the cell's division machinery, orchestrating the distribution of genetic material with high accuracy.