reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
what are chromosomes
A
a threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
2
Q
what is a centromere
A
the region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.
3
Q
what is a chromatid
A
A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome.
