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Meaning of kinetochore | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
k(ʌ)ɪˈniːtəʊkɔː

Definitions

The protein structure in eukaryotes which assembles on the centromere and links the chromosome to microtubule polymers from the mitotic spindle during mitosis.

Equivalents

Suomi kinetokori
Français kinétochore
Русский кинетохо́р

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

kinetofragminophoran kinetogenesis kinetogram kinetograph kinetographer kinetography

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