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GO: Biological Process

broken chromosome clustering

Term ID
GO:0141112
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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. (2)
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