A key process in asymmetric cell division preserves the immortality of the germline - Phys.org


7/28/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Eva Frederick

During cell division, chromosomes are replicated into two copies—one for each daughter cell. These copies, called sister chromatids, are usually considered identical. In fact, it's the two pairs of sister chromatids that make up the symmetrical X shape usuall…

During cell division, chromosomes are replicated into two copiesone for each daughter cell. These copies, called sister chromatids, are usually considered identical. In fact, it's the two pairs of si… [+6185 chars]

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