centromere
1 of 1noun/ˈsɛntrəˌmɪr/
Forms:centromeres
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the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division
- The centromere plays a crucial role in the proper segregation of chromosomes during mitosis.
- Scientists study the structure of the centromere to understand genetic stability.
- Each chromosome has a single centromere that is essential for cell division.
- Errors in centromere function can lead to conditions such as aneuploidy.
- During metaphase, chromosomes align at the cell's equator with their centromeres attached to spindle fibers.
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