Besides the centromere, one or more secondary constrictions can also be observed in some
chromosomes at metaphase called as satellite body.
The secondary constrictions are always constant in their positions and hence can be used as
markers that identify particular chromosomes.
If the secondary constriction contains the nucleolus organizer region, the chromosome is called
a nucleolar satellite chromosome
In humans, chromosomes number 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22 are examples of SAT chromosomes
chromosomes at metaphase called as satellite body.
The secondary constrictions are always constant in their positions and hence can be used as
markers that identify particular chromosomes.
If the secondary constriction contains the nucleolus organizer region, the chromosome is called
a nucleolar satellite chromosome
In humans, chromosomes number 13, 14, 15, 21 and 22 are examples of SAT chromosomes
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