nanochromosome en · NOUN
Etymology
From nano- + chromosome.
Meanings
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An extremely short chromosome, typically hosting just a single gene
Interestingly, three nanochromosomes containing RDRP candidate genes were identified in Styloynchia.
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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nanochromosomes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |