centromeric

Adjective

Meaning

pertaining to the dense specialized portion of a chromosome to which the spindle attaches during mitosis

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In humans, the primary centromeric repeat unit is called α-satellite (or alphoid), although a number of other sequence types are found in this region. citation Point centromeres are smaller and more compact. Source: Internet

This is followed by anaphase II, in which the remaining centromeric cohesin is cleaved allowing the sister chromatids to segregate. Source: Internet

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