Centromere
Translation of "centromere" into Russian
centromere
NounUK
/ˈsɛntrəʊmɪə/
US
/ˈsɛntrəˌmɪr/
centromeres pl
The centromere is crucial for the proper segregation of chromosomes during cell division.
Центромера имеет решающее значение для правильного разделения хромосом во время деления клетки.
Definitions
centromere
NounUK
/ˈsɛntrəʊmɪə/
US
/ˈsɛntrəˌmɪr/
The region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach during cell division.
During mitosis, the centromere plays a crucial role in the proper segregation of chromosomes.
The constricted point on a chromosome that divides it into a short arm (p) and a long arm (q) and keeps sister chromatids together until anaphase.
The location of the centromere determines the relative lengths of the chromosome's arms.
centromere
AdjectiveUK
/ˈsɛntrəʊmɪə/
US
/ˈsɛntrəˌmɪr/
Relating to or associated with a centromere.
Centromere proteins are essential for accurate chromosome segregation.