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heterochromosome

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


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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

First spermatocyte, spireme stage, x the heterochromosome group.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens

As to the second alternative, I see no reason for supposing that the small heterochromosome of a pair is in any different condition, as to activity, from the large one.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part II by Nettie Maria Stevens

Of the insects considered in this paper Aphis and Termopsis have no "accessory chromosome" or "heterochromosome" of any kind.

From Studies in Spermatogenesis Part I 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




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