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SUBMETACENTRIC CHROMOSOME [1 record]

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Record 1 1986-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A chromosome with the centromere so placed that it divides the chromosome into two arms of unequal length.

CONT

The C group of chromosomes comprises number 6 to 12, which are medium sized, submetacentric chromosomes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Chromosome dont le centromère est placé de façon à diviser le chromosome en deux bras d'égale longueur.

CONT

(Leucémie et cancer). Par ailleurs de nombreuses anomalies structurales sont rencontrées (translocations diverses, délétions, chromosomes en anneau, etc...). Plus particulièrement, de très grands chromosomes submétacentriques sont signalés.

Spanish

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