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GO: Cellular Component

chromosome, centromeric region

Term ID
GO:0000775
Synonyms
  • centromere
  • centromere complex
  • chromosome, centric region
  • chromosome, pericentric region
Definition
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.
References
  • SO:0000577
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
has parts
is a type of
has subtype
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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