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Chromosome satellite

Chromosome satellite

a small chromosomal segment separated from the main body of the chromosome by a secondary constriction; in humans it is usually associated with the short arm of an acrocentric chromosome.


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what is a sat chromosome?

you mean satellite chromosome? Do a websearch and you'll find many articles on it

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by mith
Mon Oct 03, 2005 6:56 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: what is a sat chromosome?
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... during prophase. (Two copies of the DNA molecule are now present) (5) Chromosome during metaphase. Two types of chromatin can be distinguished: ... on the chromosome. The short arm of a chromosome can be extended by a satellite chromosome that contains codes for ribosomal RNA. HOPE I HELPED ...

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Tue Aug 09, 2005 8:16 pm
 
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