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Zentromer
German → American English
American English
centromere
Der Bereich eines Chromosoms, an dem Schwesterchromatiden verbunden sind und an dem der Spindelapparat ansetzt.
Das Zentromer verbindet die Schwesterchromatiden während der Zellteilung.Zentromer is a technical biology term; in English, use it mainly in genetics or cell biology contexts, often with verbs like 'attach to', 'divide at', or 'locate on'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the German word 'Zentromer' mean in English?
'Zentromer' means 'centromere' in English.
How do you use 'centromere' in a sentence?
Example: 'The centromere holds the sister chromatids together until cell division.'
Is 'Zentromer' a biology term?
Yes, it is a biology term used in genetics and cell division.