nanochromosome

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

nano- +‎ chromosome

Noun[edit]

nanochromosome (plural nanochromosomes)

  1. (genetics) An extremely short chromosome, typically hosting just a single gene
    • 2019, Postberg J, Weil PP, “Biogenesis of Developmental Master Regulatory 27nt-RNAs in Stylonychia—Can Coding RNA Turn into Non Coding?”, in Genes, volume 10, number 11, MDPI, →DOI, →PMID:
      Interestingly, three nanochromosomes containing RDRP candidate genes were identified in Styloynchia.
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