Centromere — Science definition

A chromosome region associated with chromatid organization and attachment machinery; joined sister units are counted as one chromosome before separation.

Where it is taught

• Mitosis & the Cell Cycle — Cell Division, Reproduction & Development, Life Science: Biology, Grade 10

Taught alongside

• cell cycle
• interphase
• mitosis
• sister chromatids
• cytokinesis
• daughter cell
• G₁, S and G₂

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