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polytene chromosome |
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polytene chromosome [′päl·i‚tēn ′krō·mə‚sōm]
(genetics) A giant, multistranded, chromosome produced by multiple sounds of endoreduplication and thus composed of many copies of the parental chromosome pair having their chromomeres in register. Also known as Balbiani chromosome. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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