lampbrush chromosome

lampbrush chromosome
Large diplotene chromosomes present in oocyte nuclei, and particularly conspicuous in amphibians. These chromosomes have extended regions called loops, which are active sites of transcription.

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  • lampbrush chromosome — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: translation of German lampenbürstenchromosom : a greatly enlarged pachytene chromosome having apparently filamentous granular loops extending from the chromomeres that is especially characteristic of certain animal… …   Useful english dictionary

  • lampbrush chromosome — lamp·brush chromosome .lamp .brəsh n a greatly enlarged diplotene chromosome that has apparently filamentous granular loops extending from the chromomeres and is characteristic of some animal oocytes * * * a giant chromosome with hundreds of… …   Medical dictionary

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  • Cromosoma — Vista general de las células en un ápice de raíz de cebolla (Allium cepa), observado con 800 aumentos. (a) Célula sin dividirse, obsérvese la red de cromatina …   Wikipedia Español

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