Amphitelic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Amphitelic is an adjective meaning (biology, of centromeres) Attached to opposite poles of a spindle.
Meaning
(biology, of centromeres) Attached to opposite poles of a spindle.
Example Sentences
Additionally, cells must also ensure that each of the sister chromatids of the same chromosome attach to a different spindle pole, a state known as amphitelic attachment or chromosome biorientation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monotelic, merotelic, submetacentric, dicentric, monocentric, amphitrichous.
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