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Genomes and Maps module of the MLA course on Introduction to Molecular Biology Information Resources
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Cytogenetic Map

Shows the light and dark bands that result from staining chromosomes. Dark bands have higher density of DNA, and therefore absorb more stain.
 
 
Source:  image from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genetic Illustrations.


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