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State the exact location of structure: Centromere


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Centromere:

It is the central region of the chromosome.

  1. Location of structure: The location of the centromere is at the center of the chromosome joining the sister chromatids.
  2. It can be observed under a light microscope.
  3. Centromere plays an essential role in the segregation of chromosomes.

What are centromeres and chromatids? - Quora


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