What function do spindles perform during mitosis? Biology 1 Answer Dr Birendra Kumar Mishra Dec 20, 2016 Helps in the movement of chromatids to the opposite poles. Explanation: The spindle fibres proteins contract during the mitosis cell division. Due to contraction the chromosomes break at the centromere and chromatids move towards the opposite poles. Answer link Related questions How do I determine the molecular shape of a molecule? What is the lewis structure for co2? What is the lewis structure for hcn? How is vsepr used to classify molecules? What are the units used for the ideal gas law? How does Charle's law relate to breathing? What is the ideal gas law constant? How do you calculate the ideal gas law constant? How do you find density in the ideal gas law? Does ideal gas law apply to liquids? Impact of this question 1342 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License