GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
chromosome, centromeric region |
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GO:0000775 |
Aspect: |
Cellular Component |
Desc: |
The region of a chromosome that includes the centromeric DNA and associated proteins. In monocentric chromosomes, this region corresponds to a single area of the chromosome, whereas in holocentric chromosomes, it is evenly distributed along the chromosome. |
Synonyms:
- centromere
- chromosome, pericentric region
- chromosome, centric region
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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH
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