chromosome condensation

I. Literature review

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Namechromosome condensation
IDGO_0030261
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Biological process

Alternative ID

GO:0000068

Exact synonym

eukaryotic chromosome condensation, nuclear chromosome condensation

Description

The progressive compaction of dispersed interphase chromatin into threadlike chromosomes prior to mitotic or meiotic nuclear division, or during apoptosis, in eukaryotic cells.

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