satellite DNA
In eukaryotic chromosomes, the function of this highly-repeated, non-translated DNA is not clear; it is most often associated with the centromeric region. Selected satellite DNA links: |
| © 2004 TheBioTechDictionary.com. If you have comments or additions that you wish to make, please email us. If you found this site useful, feel free to tell others or link to it from your site! TheBioTechDictionary.com is a purely informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional legal, medical or technical advice. |