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Question 13 • Biology

Which best describes a centromere?

Answer
A
the material that makes up a chromosome
B
the part of a chromosome that joins the sister chromatids
C
paired chromosomes that have genes arranged in the same order
D
sister chromosomes that are held together by a chromatid

Explanation

A centromere is the region of a chromosome where its two sister chromatids are joined. Therefore, the best description is “the part of a chromosome that joins the sister chromatids.”

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