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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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