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GO: Cellular Component

condensed chromosome, centromeric region

Term ID
GO:0000779
Synonyms
  • condensed chromosome, centric region
  • condensed chromosome, centromere
  • condensed chromosome, pericentric region
  • condensed nuclear chromosome, centromeric region
Definition
The region of a condensed chromosome that includes the centromere and associated proteins, including the kinetochore. In monocentric chromosomes, this region corresponds to a single area of the chromosome, whereas in holocentric chromosomes, it is evenly distributed along the chromosome.
References
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes