English: Chromosome. (1) Chromatid. One of the two identical parts of the chromosome after S phase. (2) Centromere. The point where the two chromatids touch, and where the microtubules attach. (3) Short arm (4) Long arm.
Deutsch: Abb. 1. Chromosom: 1. Chromatid, 2. Centromer (auch Spindelfaseransatzstelle genannt), der Punkt, an dem sich die beiden Chromatiden berühren, 3. Kurzer Arm. (p-Arm), 4. Langer Arm. (q-Arm)
Nederlands: Afb. 1. Chromosoom: 1. Chromatide, 2. Centromeer, 3. Korte arm, 4. Lange arm
Please note: In Cytogenetics, chromosomes are always presented with the short arm on top, unlike in this image. An updated version is available (see below)
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This updated version is "upright": In Cytogenetics, chromosomes are always displayed with the short arm on top.
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