Human Epithelial Cell that Is Preparing to Divide into Two Daughter Cells (IMAGE)

Queen Mary University of London

Human Epithelial Cell that Is Preparing to Divide into Two Daughter Cells

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The image shows rope-like structures called microtubules (in green) that capture chromosomes (in blue) at a highly specialized site called kinetochore (in red). Microtubules impart mechanical forces that pull apart chromosomes into two sets. Errors in this process will cause irregular chromosome numbers, as seen in aggressive cancers.

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Queen Mary University of London

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