Anatomy

Human Chromosomes

Very long DNA molecules and associated proteins, HISTONES, and non-histone chromosomal proteins (CHROMOSOMAL PROTEINS, NON-HISTONE). Normally 46 chromosomes, including two sex chromosomes are found in the nucleus of human cells. They carry the hereditary information of the individual.

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Abstract

Very long DNA molecules and associated proteins, HISTONES, and non-histone chromosomal proteins (CHROMOSOMAL PROTEINS, NON-HISTONE). Normally 46 chromosomes, including two sex chromosomes are found in the nucleus of human cells. They carry the hereditary information of the individual.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Chromosomes, Human
  • Chromosome, Human
  • Human Chromosome

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13 allowable subheadings

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

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general or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not coord with pre-coord chromosome terms, such as CHROMOSOME ABERRATIONS; CHROMOSOMAL PROTEINS, NON-HISTONE; etc.: check tag HUMANS will serve for these

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  • Chromosomes (1966-1977)

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  1. A11w.284w.187w.520.300
  2. G05.360w.162w.520.300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Human Chromosomes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002877. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002877
  2. Human Chromosomes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21169665