OBO ID: GO:0035079
Term Name: polytene chromosome puffing Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
Definition: The decondensing (loosening) and swelling of the chromosomal sites of target genes on polytene chromosomes following response to a stimulus, to facilitate sudden bursts of transcriptional activity in response to transient environmental signals. 12543962
References:
Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
PHENOTYPE No data available