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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #4273
Question 1
What is the function of a centromere?
  • To protect the ends of chromosomes
  • To hold sister chromatids together✔️
  • To carry genetic information
  • To initiate DNA replication
Correct Answer Explanation
The centromere is the constricted region of a chromosome that holds the two sister chromatids together until they separate during cell division.