Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

polytene chromosome

Term ID
GO:0005700
Synonyms
Definition
A type of chromosome in a polyploid cell, formed when multiple copies of homologous chromosomes are aligned side by side to give a giant chromosome in which distinct chromosome bands are readily visible. 0198506732
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
has parts
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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