The is a large structure formed at the centromeric region of each eukaryotic chromosome. It captures spindle microtubules in mitosis, and therefore serves to attach the chromosomes to the spindle poles.

Why can cancer in the lymph nodes (lymphoma) be particularly dangerous? a. the lymph node's ability to produce cancer-fighting lymphocytes would be compromised. b. the lymph node's ability to produce cancer-fighting lymph would be compromised. c. the lymph nodes produce lymph, which nourishes growing cancer cells. d. the lymph nodes produce chyle, which nourishes growing cancer cells.