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meta·cen·tric chro·mo·some

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  1. metacentric chromosomenoun

    a chromosome having two equal arms because the centromere is in median position

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  1. metacentric chromosome

    A metacentric chromosome is a type of chromosome in which the centromere is located approximately in the middle, so its two arms are about the same length. Due to its shape, when the chromosome is viewed under a microscope, it often appears as an "X". In genetics, this term is used as a way to describe and identify the structure and characteristics of specific chromosomes.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of metacentric chromosome in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of metacentric chromosome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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