Hypercondensation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypercondensation is a noun meaning (genetics) The severe compaction of chromosomes.
Meaning
(genetics) The severe compaction of chromosomes.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) A class of condensation reaction involving reaction of a carbonyl group with a methylene group to form an alkene with the loss of the elements of water (>C=O + CH₂ >C=C<)
Example Sentences
In addition, PNAP - 6h decreased CDK1 and cyclin B1 expression, most likely leading to G 2 /M arrest, and induced morphological changes, such as nuclear shrinkage, nuclear fragmentation, and nuclear hypercondensation, as observed by Hoechst 33342 staining.
Word Forms
- hypercondensations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include autocondensation, selfcondensation, photocondensation, pericondensation, hydroxyalkylation, hydrocarboxylation.
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