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Chromosomal Puffs
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Definition
: Regions along polytene chromosomes that are uncondensed and active in DNA REPLICATION or RNA transcription (GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION).
Other names
Rings, Balbiani; Ring, Balbiani; Puffs, Chromosome; Puffs, Chromosomal; Puff, Chromosome; Puff, Chromosomal; Chromosome Puffs; Chromosome Puff; Chromosomal Puff; Balbiani Rings; Balbiani Ring