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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

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

Population genomic analyses reveal reduced polymorphism in centromeric autosomal regions and the X chromosome, evidence for positive and negative selection, and rapid evolution of the chromosome.

From Nature • Feb. 8, 2012