What is another word for centromere?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛntɹə͡ʊmə] (IPA) 
Centromere is a crucial part of the chromosome that connects the two chromatids during cell division. It is a protein structure that plays a significant role in cell division, chromosomal stability, and gene expression. Synonyms for the word centromere include the spindle fiber attachment site, kinetochores, primary constriction, and centromeric region. The spindle fiber attachment site is where the spindle fibers of the mitotic spindle attach to the centromere to pull the sister chromatids apart during cell division. Kinetochores are protein complexes that are connected to the centromere and play a key role in proper segregation of chromosomes during cell division. The primary constriction is the narrow region of the chromosome that contains the centromere. Centromeric region refers to the DNA sequence that corresponds to the centromere.
