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Kinetochores are found on the [[Centromere|centromere of]] sister [[Chromatids|chromatids. ]]<br>There main use is for the accurate alignment of [[Chromosome|chromosomes]] which is essential to avoid birth defects by having genomic stability and correct gene transmission. <br>The [[Chromosome|chromosome]] is connected to the Spindle Fibres by their being to the Kinetochore and this interaction allows for segregation of [[Chromosome]] during [[Mitosis|mitosis]] and [[Meiosis|meiosis]]. <br> | Kinetochores are found on the [[Centromere|centromere of]] sister [[Chromatids|chromatids. ]]<br>There main use is for the accurate alignment of [[Chromosome|chromosomes]] which is essential to avoid birth defects by having genomic stability and correct gene transmission. <br>The [[Chromosome|chromosome]] is connected to the Spindle Fibres by their being to the Kinetochore and this interaction allows for segregation of [[Chromosome]] during [[Mitosis|mitosis]] and [[Meiosis|meiosis]]. <br> | ||
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#Wadsworth centre, New York State Department of Health, Using Electron tomography to assess kinetochore modulation of microtubule dynamics. Available at: http://www.wadsworth.org/rvbc/kineto.htm (last accessed 14.11.11) <br> | |||
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Revision as of 21:04, 14 November 2011
Kinetochores are found on the centromere of sister chromatids.
There main use is for the accurate alignment of chromosomes which is essential to avoid birth defects by having genomic stability and correct gene transmission.
The chromosome is connected to the Spindle Fibres by their being to the Kinetochore and this interaction allows for segregation of Chromosome during mitosis and meiosis.
Reference
- Wadsworth centre, New York State Department of Health, Using Electron tomography to assess kinetochore modulation of microtubule dynamics. Available at: http://www.wadsworth.org/rvbc/kineto.htm (last accessed 14.11.11)