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GO: Biological Process
metaphase chromosome alignment
- Term ID
- GO:0051310
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- chromosome congression
- Definition
- A chromosome localization process whereby chromosomes are positioned in a specific order and orientation at the metaphase plate (spindle equator), during chromosome segregation. This alignment ensures that each daughter cell will receive the correct number of chromosomes during cell division.
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- GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO
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