It is involved in processes such as homologous chromosome pairing, sister chromatid adhesion and separation, and some of the regulation initiated during anaphase.

• 在细胞有丝分裂和减数分裂中, 着丝粒作为保证染色体正常分裂并分离到子细胞的结构和功能元件, 参与了同源染色体配对、姐妹染色单体黏合、分离及分裂后期启动的调控等。