Chromosome Structure

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Sister chromatids

two identical copies of a


single chromosome
Sister chromatids
Centromere
the central region of the
chromosomal structure
where the two sister
chromatids are joined
DNA
long linear molecule
tightly wound around
proteins called
histone proteins

Telomere
repetitive stretches of
DNA located at the ends
of linear chromosomes
Short Arm - a short arm
and a long arm. It is
termed the 'p' arm.
Long Arm - is termed the
'q' arm.
Telomere
Kinetochore
the protein structure
on chromatids

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