Phrases with «chromosome regions»

"Chromosome regions" refers to specific areas or segments on a chromosome. Chromosomes are thread-like structures in our cells that contain our genes, which carry the instructions for making and functioning of living organisms. A chromosome region is a smaller section of a chromosome that contains certain genes or genetic material. Full definition

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Sentences with «chromosome regions»

Once a distinct male chromosome region evolves, it no longer has a matching partner, so it starts to accumulate genetic «junk.» (discovermagazine.com)
The papaya's burly Y chromosome region, in contrast, contains only about 40 percent junk DNA, indicating it arose less than 25 million years ago. (discovermagazine.com)
Focusing on two stickleback species — one that dwells in the grassy shallows of the lake bottom and another that inhabits open water — the researchers found that different parts of the fish skeleton, even those that lie close to one another, are controlled by different chromosome regions. (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «chromosome regions»

Sentences with «chromosome regions»

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