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Record 1 2012-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

The constricted portion of the chromosome, usually chromomeric, at which the chromatids are joined and by which the chromosome is attached to the spindle during cell division.

OBS

According to its location, it is said to be metacentric (central), submetacentric (off center), or acrocentric (near one end).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Portion d'un chromosome en métaphase qui maintient les deux chromatides accolées et qui joue un rôle important pour la répartition équilibrée des chromosomes dans les noyaux fils au cours de la division cellulaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
DEF

Estructura del cromosoma eucariótico que, en el análisis del cariotipo, se observa como una constricción y que consta de ADN muy repetitivo.

OBS

Las fibras del huso acromático se unen a dicha estructura durante las divisiones mitótica y meiótica.

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