Stablizing Cell's Chromosome Separating Machinery (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Stablizing Cell's Chromosome Separating Machinery

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If microtubules don't line up correctly on either side of a chromosome pair, the tension is weak and the attachment is released and fixed. A proper alignment secures the attachment through mechanical tension, and helps assure the chromosomes will separate accurately during cell division.

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Charles Asbury lab

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