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Multiple Choice
The two sister chromatids of a replicated chromosome attach at a point called the:
A
telomere
B
chromatid
C
centromere
D
kinetochore
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Understand the structure of a replicated chromosome: it consists of two identical sister chromatids joined together.
Recall that sister chromatids are connected at a specific region that holds them together until they separate during cell division.
Identify the key terms: telomere (ends of chromatids), chromatid (each individual strand), kinetochore (protein complex at the centromere), and centromere (the central region where chromatids attach).
Recognize that the centromere is the point where the two sister chromatids are physically joined.
Conclude that the correct term for the attachment point of sister chromatids is the centromere.