centromeric

[US]/[ˈsɛntrɒˌmɛrɪk]/
[UK]/[ˈsɛntroʊˌmɛrɪk]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Relating to the centromere.; Located on or near the centromere.
n.A region or structure associated with the centromere.

Phrases & Collocations

centromeric region

centromeric instability

centromeric dna

centromeric satellite

centromeric heterochromatin

centromeric localization

centromeric markers

centromeric repeat

centromeric proteins

centromeric function

Example Sentences

the centromeric region is crucial for chromosome segregation during cell division.

centromeric dna sequences often contain repetitive elements.

centromeric proteins play a vital role in kinetochore assembly.

loss of centromeric function can lead to chromosomal instability.

centromeric index is a useful measurement in cytogenetics.

researchers are investigating the dynamic behavior of centromeric proteins.

the centromeric region is highly conserved across many species.

centromeric satellites are unique dna sequences found near the centromere.

centromeric constriction is a characteristic feature of chromosomes.

centromeric heterochromatin is typically transcriptionally inactive.

centromeric α-satellite dna is a common type of centromeric dna.

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