Somatic Chromosomes of the Cat |
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| Authors: | Ingemar Gustavsson |
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| Institution: | Department of Animal Genetics, Nutrition and Hygiene, Royal Veterinary College, Stockholm, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | The number of chromosomes of the cat (Felis domestica) was determined at 38, and both the X and the Y chromosomes have submedially situated centromeres. X is of medium size while Y is one of the smallest chromosomes of the complement. For practical purposes, the chromosomes have been divided into groups according to their appearance. |
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