CENTROMERE
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Centromere.
Centromere - as a noun
A specialized condensed region of each chromosome that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an x shape
Example: "The centromere is difficult to sequence"
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kinetochoreExample Sentences
"The centromere is a region of the chromosome that holds the sister chromatids together during cell division."
"The centromere plays a critical role in ensuring the proper segregation of chromosomes."
"Failure of the centromere function can lead to chromosome missegregation and genetic disorders."
"The centromere is necessary for attachment of the chromosomes to the mitotic spindle fibers."
"A protein called CENP-A is specifically enriched at the centromere."
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Is CENTROMERE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centromere is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CENTROMERE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CENTROMERE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, centromere is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCENTROMERE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is CENTROMERE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, centromere is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCENTROMERE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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