Anatomy

Chromosomes, Human, 21-22 and Y

The short, acrocentric human chromosomes, called group G in the human chromosome classification. This group consists of chromosome pairs 21 and 22 and the Y chromosome.

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Abstract

The short, acrocentric human chromosomes, called group G in the human chromosome classification. This group consists of chromosome pairs 21 and 22 and the Y chromosome.

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  • Chromosomes G
  • Group G Chromosomes
  • Chromosome, Group G
  • Chromosomes, Group G
  • Group G Chromosome
  • Chromosomes, Human, 21 22
  • Chromosomes, Human, 21-22

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2001(1968)

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  • Chromosomes (1966-1967)

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  1. A11w.284w.187w.520.300.505
  2. G05.360w.162w.520.300.505

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chromosomes, Human, 21-22 and Y. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002904. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002904
  2. Chromosomes, Human, 21-22 and Y. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70071571