Centromere

Definition

A centromere is a region on a chromosome where sister chromatids are held together during cell division. It plays a crucial role in the proper distribution of chromosomes to daughter cells.

Related terms

Chromosome:

A long DNA molecule with part or all of the genetic material of an organism.

Sister chromatids: Two identical copies of a single replicated chromosome that are connected by a common centromere.

Mitosis:

A process of cell division in which one cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells