Abstract
Chromosomes have been classified into six categories based on centromere position-M, m, sm, st, t, T, of which only M (isochromosome) and T (telocentric) can be identified quickly with certainty. A template is illustrated which can be used to place any chromosome immediately into its correct category without the need to measure arm length.
Article PDF
Similar content being viewed by others
Avoid common mistakes on your manuscript.
References
Battaglia, E., 1955. Chromosome morphology and terminology. Caryologia 8: 179–187.
Levan, A., Fredga, K. & Sandberg, A. A., 1964. Nomenclature for centromeric position on chromosomes. Hereditas 52; 201–220.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Naranjo, C.A., Poggio, L. & Brandham, P.E. A practical method of chromosome classification on the basis of centromere position. Genetica 62, 51–53 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00123310
Received:
Accepted:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00123310