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Question
A chromatid is: a. a chromosome found in bacteria b. a replicate of chromosome c. a special region that holds two centromeres together d. a chromosome found outside the nucleus
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
A chromatid is one of the two identical copies of a replicated chromosome. They are joined together at the centromere. After separation in anaphase, each chromatid is considered an independent chromosome.
Hint
It's one half of a duplicated chromosome.