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Acentric Chromosome.
Acentric Chromosome - as a noun
A chromosome lacking a centromere
Example Sentences
"An acentric chromosome is a DNA molecule that is lacking a centromere."
"During cell division, acentric chromosomes fail to properly separate."
"The presence of acentric chromosomes can lead to genetic instability."
"Without a centromere, acentric chromosomes cannot attach to the spindle fibers."
"In some cases, acentric chromosomes can be rescued by the formation of a neocentromere."
