Question
State the types of chromosomes. What is the difference between a centrosome and a centromere?
Answer
The types of chromosomes are autosomes and sex chromosomes.
| Centrosome | Centromere |
|---|---|
| Found outside the cell nucleus. | Located on the centromere region of a chromosome. |
| Composed of two centrioles. | Composed of a specialized DNA sequence. |
| Plays a role in cell division and organizing spindle fibers. | Ensures proper separation of chromatids during cell division. |
