CENTROMERES
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Centromeres.
Centromeres - 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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kinetochoreExample Sentences
"The movement of centromeres during cell division is crucial for proper chromosome segregation."
"Aberrations in centromeres can lead to chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disorders."
"Researchers are studying the epigenetic modifications that regulate centromeres."
"The centromeres contain proteins that are essential for kinetochore assembly."
"The position of centromeres can vary among different species."
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Is CENTROMERES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centromeres is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CENTROMERES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CENTROMERES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, centromeres is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCENTROMERES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
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Valid WordCENTROMERES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.