centromere

cen·tro·mere | \ ˈsen-trə-ˌmir

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Definition of centromere

: the point or region on a chromosome to which the spindle (see spindle entry 1 sense 2) attaches during mitosis and meiosis

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Recent Examples on the Web Still, blank spots remain at the ends of chromosomes (called telomeres), as well as at the axis points where the two arms of a chromosome meet (called centromeres). — Kyle Peterson, WSJ, "Cracking the Code of Life—at Light Speed," 27 Apr. 2018 Having two centromeres on a single chromosome is a problem, because fibers could attach in a way that pulled a single chromosome toward both of the daughter cells, causing it to break apart. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Gene editing crunches an organism’s genome into single, giant DNA molecule," 3 Aug. 2018 Still, blank spots remain at the ends of chromosomes (called telomeres), as well as at the axis points where the two arms of a chromosome meet (called centromeres). — Kyle Peterson, WSJ, "Cracking the Code of Life—at Light Speed," 27 Apr. 2018 That means the companies must translate the demanding argot of genetics — alleles and phenotypes and centromeres — into something approachable, even simple, for physicians and laypersons alike. — Thomas Goetz, WIRED, "23AndMe Will Decode Your DNA for $1,000. Welcome to the Age of Genomics," 17 Nov. 2007

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“Centromere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centromere. Accessed 24 Oct. 2020.

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