chromatid

See also: Chromatid

English

WOTD – 18 August 2006

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”) +‎ -id.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/
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Noun

chromatid (plural chromatids)

  1. (genetics) After DNA replication, either of the two connected double-helix strands of a metaphase chromosome that separate during mitosis.

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