Giant Chromosomes From Fruit Fly
by Joseph F. Gennaro Jr.
Title
Giant Chromosomes From Fruit Fly
Artist
Joseph F. Gennaro Jr.
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Photograph - Photograph
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Giant chromosomes. Light micrograph of giant (polytene) chromosomes from a fruit fly (Drosophila busckii). These chromosomes are formed from repeated rounds of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) replication without nuclear division. A process known as endoreduplication. Identical strands sit side by side. he characteristic banding pattern corresponds to areas of high and moderate DNA density. The polytene chromosomes increase cell volume and metabolic rate, as there are more genes to be expressed. The size of the chromosomes also allows for easy study by scientists. Magnification 160x @ 35mm.
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April 3rd, 2014
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