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Chromosome Condensation

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Chromosome Condensation Definition

A process of progressive and tight packing of dispersed replicated interphase chromatin into compact visible nuclear genetic structures - chromosomes - in metaphase prior to mitotic or meiotic nuclear division in preparation for cell division, or during apoptosis in eukaryotic cells.

Chromosome Condensation Synonyms

Chromosome Condensation, Condensed

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