Chromomere
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chromomere is a noun meaning (genetics) Any of a group of beadlike granules of chromatin that constitutes a chromosome during cell division.
Meaning
(genetics) Any of a group of beadlike granules of chromatin that constitutes a chromosome during cell division.
Example Sentences
The nucleus contains the following more or less distinct parts: chromioles, chromomeres, chromosomes, chromoplasts, linoplasts, linin, chromoplasm, endochromatic granules, and parachromatic granules.
Word Forms
- chromomeres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chromosome, chromatin, chromatoid, centrochromatin, centromere, chromatid.
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