What is centromere?
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The centromere is the specialized DNA sequence of a chromosome that links a pair of sister chromatids. During mitosis, spindle fibers attach to the centromere via the kinetochore. Centromeres were first thought to be genetic loci that direct the behavior of chromosomes.
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A centromere is a constricted region of a chromosome that separates it into a short arm (p) and a long arm (q). ... Following DNA replication, the chromosome consists of two identical structures called sister chromatids, which are joined at the centromere.
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