CENTROMERE

centromere, kinetochore

(noun) a specialized condensed region of each chromosome that appears during mitosis where the chromatids are held together to form an X shape; “the centromere is difficult to sequence”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

centromere (plural centromeres)

(genetics) The central region of a eukaryotic chromosome where the kinetochore is assembled.

Source: Wiktionary



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20 January 2025

CHELICERA

(noun) either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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