In the process of meiosis, DNA replication of each chromosome occurs, forming a structure consisting of two sister chromatids attached to a single centromere. What is this structure?
belongs to book: BRS Embryology Sixth Edition| Dr. Ronald W. Dudek|6th Edition| Chapter number:1| Question number:5
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A. The structure formed is a duplicated chromosome. DNA replication occurs, so that the amount of DNA is doubled (2 2N 4N). However, the chromatids remain attached to the centromere, forming a duplicated chromosome.
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