Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 11 - The Cell Cycle and Cell Division - 11.3 - Eukayotic Cells Divide by Mitosis - 11.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 224: 1

Answer

Chromosomes are the complete units of genetic material that undergoes duplication during the S phase of interphase. A pair of chromatids are joined together by a centromere and refers to the newly copies chromosome. Daughter chromatids are formed when the chromatid pair is separated during anaphase.

Work Step by Step

Chromosomes are the complete units of genetic material that undergoes duplication during the S phase of interphase. A pair of chromatids are joined together by a centromere and refers to the newly copies chromosome. Daughter chromatids are formed when the chromatid pair is separated during anaphase.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions