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How many chromatids are required to form a duplicated chromosome?
Posted January 16, 2023
Answer
Two chromatids are required to form a duplicated chromosome. Each chromatid forms one half of a duplicated chromosome. The two chromatids that form the duplicated chromosome are identical to each other and are known as sister chromatids. They are replicated in preparation for cell division and are joined together by a centromere.
Additional resources
Three-dimensional organization of chromatids by nuclear envelope-associated structures