What is a centromere?

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A centromere is a constricted section of a chromosome.
Centromeres perform a crucial role in the formation of new cells. These centromeres function as a binding location for the two replicated chromosomes, known as sister chromatids, when the chromosomes are copied.
In eukaryotic cells, centromeres assist in the appropriate alignment and segregation of chromosomes during cell division.

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