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Duplicated chromosomes are joined at a point termed ______.

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  • Centrosome

  • Centromere

  • Centriole

  • Chromatid

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Solution

Duplicated chromosomes are joined at a point termed centromere.

Explanation:

Until they are split during cell division, the centromere is the point of attachment between the two sister chromatids of a chromosome.

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Chapter 1: Cell Division - Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 1 Cell Division
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