Replicate copies of each chromosome are called __________________ and are joined at the _______________.

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Replicate copies of each chromosome are called sister chromatids and they are joined at the centromere. Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that contain the same genes, but not necessarily the same alleles, and they are not necessarily joined together. Kinetochore is a protein structure that forms on the centromere region and serves as the attachment point for spindle fibers during cell division.

Replicate Copies of Each Chromosome Are Called __________________ and Are