centromere
noun
a specialized structure on the chromosome, appearing during cell division as the constricted central region where the two chromatids are held together and form an X shape.
centromeric
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a word derived from
centromere.
Example Sentences
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In the S phase, DNA replication can proceed through the mechanisms that result in the formation of identical pairs of DNA molecules—sister chromatids—that are firmly attached to the centromeric region.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The centromeric region is highly condensed and thus will appear as a constricted area.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
We observed a decrease in SNV frequency towards the centromeric and peri-centromeric regions of all barley chromosomes, a pattern that seemed more pronounced in the barley cultivars.
From Nature ● Dec. 5, 2012
The centromeric and peri-centromeric regions of barley chromosomes contain a large number of functional genes that are locked into recombinationally ‘inert’ genomic regions.
From Nature ● Dec. 5, 2012
Polymorphism is lower in autosomal centromeric than non-centromeric regions, but not for the chromosome.
From Nature ● Feb. 8, 2012
