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MARKER CHROMOSOME [1 record]

Record 1 2017-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

Morphologically conspicuous chromosome that can regularly be distinguished from its homologous partner.

CONT

A marker chromosome of completely unknown origin should be designated by the original Chicago Conference symbol mar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Chromosome ayant une forme qui frappe l'œil et que l'on peut facilement distinguer de son partenaire homologue.

CONT

Un chromosome marqueur d'origine inconnue, peut être désigné par le symbole mar.

Spanish

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