Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Pseudochromosome

👉 A pseudochromosome is a chromosome that contains only part of its own coding sequence, but with some extra sequences that are not essential for the function of the gene. The extra sequences are called noncoding regions or intronic sequences and can be found in the nuclear envelope or other locations where DNA replication occurs. Pseudochromosomes have been found in a variety of organisms, including bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.

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