chromosome arm [SO_0000105]
A region of the chromosome between the centromere and the telomere. Human chromosomes have two arms, the p arm (short) and the q arm (long) which are separated from each other by the centromere.
chromosome arm
ID: SO_0000105
Class
A region of the chromosome between the centromere and the telomere. Human chromosomes have two arms, the p arm (short) and the q arm (long) which are separated from each other by the centromere.
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Relationships
- is part of: chromosome_part
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| chromosome arm | exact synonym |
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