cell division
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The Y chromosome is especially vulnerable during cell division.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2026
In some cases, illness or tissue repair may lead to increased cell division, which could raise the chance of losing the chromosome.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 20, 2026
This cluster contains the genetic information needed to produce proteins responsible for both cell division and the construction of the bacterial cell wall.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
Centromeres are the specific sites on chromosomes where cellular machinery attaches during cell division.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 10, 2026
Many chemicals used as pesticides — herbicides as well as insecticides — belong to this group of substances that have the ability to damage the chromosomes, interfere with normal cell division, or cause mutations.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
