The Biology Project: Cell Biology

The Cell Cycle & Mitosis Tutorial

Problem 7: Chromosomes

Prior to cell division, each chromosome replicates or duplicates its genetic material. The products are connected by a centromere and are called:

D. sister chromatids
Correct.
Yes, the replication of the chromosome begins with the production of sister chromatids. The complex is considered to be one chromosome since there is only one centromere.


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