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DNA PUFF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- DNA puff
1, record 1, English, DNA%20puff
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area on a chromosome where transcription of DNA into mRNA, or replication of DNA is occurring, resulting in an enlarged, puffy appearance of the area. 2, record 1, English, - DNA%20puff
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To address this question, we are using the DNA puffs of the giant salivary gland chromosomes of the fly Sciara coprophila. DNA puffs represent sites of intrachromosomal gene amplification and are an excellent model for study of DNA replication. 3, record 1, English, - DNA%20puff
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A DNA puff is similar to a chromosome puff, except it is generalised to any type of chromosome in any type of organism. 4, record 1, English, - DNA%20puff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- renflement d'ADN
1, record 1, French, renflement%20d%27ADN
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- boursouflure d'ADN 2, record 1, French, boursouflure%20d%27ADN
see observation, feminine noun
- boursoufflure d'ADN 3, record 1, French, boursoufflure%20d%27ADN
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande d'un chromosome où s'effectue la transcription de l'ARN en ARN messager ou la réplication de l'ADN, et qui donne lieu à un renflement de cette zone. 1, record 1, French, - renflement%20d%27ADN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
renflement d'ADN : Le renflement d'ADN se distingue du renflement chromosomique, car il se produit dans n'importe quel type de chromosomes (et non pas seulement sur les chromosomes polytènes) et pour tout type d'organisme. 1, record 1, French, - renflement%20d%27ADN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On écrirait mieux «boursoufflure». 4, record 1, French, - renflement%20d%27ADN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
boursoufflure : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 1, French, - renflement%20d%27ADN
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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