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A duplicated chromosome remains tightly paired with its partner at a region called the

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A chromosome consists of two chromatids. These chromatids are joined at a structure known as the centromere. The centromere serves to separate the chromosome into two parts, one with the longer ends of the chromatids and the other with the shorter ends.
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