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homologous chromosomes

pl n

(Biology) two chromosomes, one of paternal origin, the other of maternal origin, that are identical in appearance and pair during meiosis

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The remaining loci have high heterozygous balance, which is typical of two copies of the homologous chromosomes.

PCR: a versatile tool--from detecting genetic diseases and cancers to monitoring stability after bone marrow transplants

In meiotic metaphase, both homologous chromosomes are paired along their longitudinal axis, pretending not to have a localized centromere.

Descripcion morfologica y citogenetica de una nueva especie de Parasitylenchus Micoletzky, 1922 (Tylenchida, Allantonematidae) parasitando Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) (Coleopera, Coccinellidae) en Argentina

For chromosome analysis, karyotyping is advised, which is an ordered pairing of homologous chromosomes.7 The changes in the number or structure of the chromosomes can be identified with the help of this analysis (Karyotyping).

A Six-year Analysis Report at the Cytogenetics Department of National Institute of Health Islamabad, Pakistan

This patient's disease is TCIRG1-related disease, which occurs due to the loss of function of both alleles on the homologous chromosomes. It is generally recessive and malignant.

Complex Heterozygous Mutation in the T-cell Immune Regulator 1 Gene Associated with Severe Ocular Characteristics of Osteopetrosis in an Infant

meadewaldoi, since [CMA.sub.3+] signals were more conspicuous in one of the homologous chromosomes. The base-specifc fuorochrome staining in Frieseomelita sp.n., F.

Heterochromatin distributon and chromosomal mapping of microsatellite repeats in the genome of Frieseomelita stingless bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Meliponini)

With the technological advances of molecular genetics, including the accessibility of highly polymorphic markers, homologous rearrangements can now be distinguished as isochromosomes (both arms derived from a single parental chromosome), or true ROB (translocations composed of two different, homologous chromosomes).

De novo Balanced Robertsonian Translocation rob(22;22)(q10;q10) in a Woman with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: A Rare Case

Different lengths of the same arm (and band/locus, where applicable) from homologous chromosomes were combined to mean values and then represented in the haploid complement of the idiogram.

An Integrated Physical Map of the Cultivated Hot Chili Pepper, Capsicum baccatum var. Pendulum

The main cause of the sterility of mules and hinnies is probably related to failure of pairing of homologous chromosomes at meiosis during spermatogenesis (Wodsedalek, 1966; Taylor and Short, 1973; Chandley et al., 1974; 1975).

Testicular characteristics and the block to spermatogenesis in mature hinny

Humans are diploid organisms; they have paired homologous chromosomes in their somatic cells, which contain two copies of each gene.

Use of diplotypes--matched haplotype pairs from homologous chromosomes--in gene-disease association studies

Whole-genome sequencing generates a single consensus sequence without assigning variants to specific homologous chromosomes.

Illumina unveils Phasing Analysis Service for whole-genome sequencing

Homologous chromosomes were arranged on the basis of morphological similarity (size, position of centromere and secondary constriction).