Term Name: | broken chromosome clustering |
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Definition: | The process of bringing together chromosomes fragments resulting from DNA damage. Broken chromosome tethering during mitosis ensures clustered segregation of the fragments to a single daughter cell nucleus, facilitating re-ligation with limited chromosome scattering and loss and enhancing genome integrity. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0141112] QuickGO AmiGO |