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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell structures
  3. intracellular space
  4. cell nucleus
  5. chromosomes
  6. B chromosomes
  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cytogenetics
  4. chromosomes
  5. B chromosomes
  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. cytogenetics
  4. chromosomes
  5. B chromosomes

Preferred term

B chromosomes

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information B chromosomes are extra chromosomes to the normal chromosomal set of an organism and are found in some species. They are small sized, mostly heterochromatic, dispensable, and are transmitted in a non-Mendelian manner.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • accessory chromosomes
  • B-type chromosomes
  • supernumerary chromosomes

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/281186

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