Anatomy

Polytene Chromosomes

Extra large CHROMOSOMES, each consisting of many identical copies of a chromosome lying next to each other in parallel.

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Abstract

Extra large CHROMOSOMES, each consisting of many identical copies of a chromosome lying next to each other in parallel.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Polytene Chromosome
  • Chromosome, Polytene
  • Chromosomes, Polytene

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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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History Note

2013 (2011)

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  • Chromosomes (1963-2010)

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  1. A11w.284w.187w.440.500w
  2. A11w.284w.430w.106w.279.345.190w.580w
  3. G05.360w.162w.440.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Polytene Chromosomes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D059007. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D059007
  2. Polytene Chromosomes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytene_chromosome
  3. Polytene Chromosomes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q899773