centromeric
- a word derived from centromere.
Example Sentences
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The centromeric region is highly condensed and thus will appear as a constricted area.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
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
By analysing unassembled genomic data we estimated total amounts of 15.4Mb centromeric, 6.0Mb intercalary, and 0.6Mb subtelomeric satellite DNA, as well as 10.0Mb of 18S-5.8S-25S and 5S ribosomal genes.
From Nature ● Jan. 22, 2014
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
Polymorphism is lower in autosomal centromeric than non-centromeric regions, but not for the chromosome.
From Nature ● Feb. 8, 2012
