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chromatid

chro·ma·tid

UK/ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ uncommon

noun

1.

one of two identical strands into which a chromosome splits during mitosis

Origin

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

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