metacentric chromosome

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Noun metacentric chromosome has 1 sense

metacentric chromosome - a chromosome having two equal arms because the centromere is in median position
--₁ is a kind of chromosome

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Metacentric Chromosome

Noun

Sense: A type of chromosome in which the centromere is located approximately in the middle, resulting in two arms of relatively equal length.

Example Sentence: The metacentric chromosome is commonly found in human cells.

Adjective

Sense: Relating to or characterized by metacentric chromosomes.

Example Sentence: The metacentric chromosome arrangement can affect the genetic mapping process.

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