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Record 1 1996-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A chromosome at metaphase, when it is maximally contracted and easiest to use for chromosome identification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
OBS

Les chromosomes en métaphase sont reliés par leurs centromères, où apparaissent des microtubules qui s'allongent en direction des centrioles. Ces microtubules font partie d'un ensemble appelé fuseau.

OBS

Les chromosomes métaphasiques humains présentent divers types de bandes selon le traitement auquel ils sont soumis (colorants, température, enzymes protéolytiques ou DNases).

Spanish

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