Yes. They are used to separate the sister chromatids apart.
During metaphase of mitosis, the chromosomes become attached to the spindle fibers.
prophase
Chromosomes attach to spindle fibers during metaphase of mitosis. This is when the chromosomes align at the cell's equator, forming a metaphase plate. The spindle fibers attach to the centromere region of the chromosomes.
The stage of mitosis when spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of sister chromatids is called metaphase.
The cellular component that helps pull apart the chromosome in mitosis and meiosis are the spindle fibers. These spindle fibers are made of micro-tubules.
The process by which cells produce spindle fibers to move chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis is called "spindle formation." This occurs during the prophase stage of both processes, where microtubules assemble into a structure known as the mitotic spindle. These spindle fibers are crucial for the accurate segregation of chromosomes into daughter cells.
the spindle fibers
Prophase
spindle
telophase
Spindle fibers attach to chromosomes during metaphase of mitosis. Special protein structures called kinetochores on the chromosomes interact with the spindle fibers to ensure proper alignment and segregation of the chromosomes during cell division.
The phase of mitosis when chromosomes attach to the spindle fibers is the metaphase. During metaphase, the chromosomes align along the equatorial plane of the cell before being separated and pulled to opposite poles during anaphase.