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The centromere is a region of a chromosome that links sister chromatids. It plays a crucial role in chromosome segregation during cell division.
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Chromatid: One of two identical halves of a replicated chromosome.
Kinetochore: A protein complex assembled on the centromere that attaches chromosomes to spindle fibers.
Spindle Fibers: Microtubule structures that pull chromatids apart during cell division.