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chromatid

/ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/

Meanings
noun
After DNA replication either of the two connected double-helix strands of a metaphase chromosome that separate during mitosis

Examples :

"During cell division, each chromosome splits, ensuring each new cell receives one chromatid containing a complete copy of the DNA. "
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Related Words

Illustration division

division noun

/dɪˈvɪʒən/

The act or process of dividing anything.

"The division of the large project into smaller tasks made it much easier to complete. "

Illustration strands

strands noun

/strændz/

The shore or beach of the sea or ocean; shore; beach.

"Grand Strand"

Illustration separate

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration replication

replication noun

/ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/

The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.

"The successful replication of the science experiment by the students proved they understood the original process. "

Illustration mitosis

mitosis noun

/maɪˈtoʊsɪs/

The division of a cell nucleus in which the genome is copied and separated into two identical halves. It is normally followed by cell division.

"The cell in the biology lab sample underwent mitosis, creating two identical daughter cells. "

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration connected

connected verb

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration metaphase

metaphase noun

/ˈmɛtəˌfeɪz/ /ˈmɛtəˌfɑz/

The stage of mitosis and meiosis, that follows prophase and comes before anaphase, during which condensed chromosomes become aligned before being separated.

"During the metaphase of cell division, the chromosomes line up neatly in the middle, ready to be pulled apart. "

Illustration receives

receives noun

/ɹɪˈsiːvz/

An operation in which data is received.

"The server's receives are tracked to monitor network traffic and identify potential bottlenecks. "

Illustration chromosome

chromosome noun

/ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/

A linear arrangement of condensed DNA and associated proteins (such as chaperone proteins) which contains the genetic material (genome) of an organism.

"Chromosomes store genetic information."

Illustration ensuring

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "