Tytärkromosomeja

Tytärkromosomeja, known in English as daughter chromosomes, are the two identical chromosomes that result from the duplication of a single chromosome during cell division. Specifically, these arise during the process of mitosis and meiosis. When a cell prepares to divide, its chromosomes undergo replication. Each chromosome then consists of two identical sister chromatids, which are held together by a centromere. During anaphase of mitosis or anaphase II of meiosis, these sister chromatids separate. Once separated, each individual chromatid is then referred to as a daughter chromosome. These daughter chromosomes are genetically identical to each other and to the original chromosome that was replicated. They are then distributed to opposite poles of the cell, ensuring that each new daughter cell receives a complete and identical set of genetic material. The term "daughter chromosome" highlights their origin as a product of the division and replication of a parent chromosome. The integrity and accurate segregation of daughter chromosomes are crucial for maintaining genomic stability and ensuring proper cellular function in subsequent generations of cells.