what is the difference between chromosome and chromatid
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A chromosome is made up of two chromatids which are joined by the centromere. The chromatids separate from each other during mitosis to form two new chromosomes. The DNA making up a chromosome is dispersed as chromatin. ... Each copy is called a chromatid
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Difference between Chromosome and Chromatid
Chromosome Chromatid
Their Function is to carry the genetic material Their main function is to enable the cells to duplicate
A chromosome occurs throughout the cell’s life cycle A chromatid, on the other hand are created only when the cell undergoes mitosis or meiosis
Chromosomes are not exact copies of each other. One copy of gene comes from each parent Sister Chromatids are identical copies of each other
Chromosomes have centromeres Only Sister Chromatids have centromeres
DNA is used during macromolecule synthesis
(production of complex proteins) DNA is not used during macromolecule synthesis.