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Description: Phase-contrast image of Drosophila melanogaster polytene chromosomes. The end of the X-chromosome is marked with an arrow. Chromocentre is in the upper right corner. B shows a magnification of chromomere and interchromomere bands. Alternative b&w version from the same preparation: Image: Drosophila_polytene_chromosomes.jpg
Title: Drosophila polytene chromosomes 2
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Author: J. Albert Vallunen (User:albval)
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