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heterochromosome

[het-er-uh-kroh-muh-sohm] / ˌhɛt ər əˈkroʊ məˌsoʊm /


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The chromosomes in the spermatogonial plates were in most cases much tangled, and the behavior of the heterochromosome pair was such as to suggest an "accessory chromosome" rather than an unequal pair.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens

The chief interest in this abnormality centers in the fact that the two small chromosomes of this specimen behave exactly like the usual single one, emphasizing the individuality of this particular heterochromosome.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens

In figures 113-116 the small heterochromosome pair is shown in various positions with reference to the other chromosomes of the metaphase of the first spermatocyte.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens

Figure 137 is an exceptional anaphase in which the heterochromosome elements are not mingled with the polar masses of chromatin.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens

First spermatocyte, growth stage showing the heterochromosome group.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens




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