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Related terms:
base sequence
chromosome
chromosome
gene library
genome
plasmid
polytene chromosome
Cell Component
chromosomal structure
Subclass of:
Genetic Structures; Chromosomes
Definitions related to chromosome structures:
  • The 3-D organization of histones and other proteins on chromosomal DNA in the nucleus and allow for its form and function during cellular growth and division.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Structures which are contained in or part of CHROMOSOMES.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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