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When DNA coils into a chromosome, it keeps its shape with the help of associated proteins. Where the DNA is very tightly coiled, and the proteins very condensed, that region appears as a dark band (G-band). G-bands are not very rich in genes, which means that it's ok that the DNA is tightly coiled, because it does not have to be very accessible anyway. Note that these bands are only visible when certain types of dye are used. Other types of dye will case gene-rich regions to stain darker and gene-poor regions to stain more brightly. See also: Chromosomes: Organization and Function By Adrian Thomas Sumner, 10.2.2

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How do you cytogenetically determine band levels using chromosome 10?

To determine band levels on chromosome 10 cytogenetically, you would use staining techniques like Giemsa staining to create a banding pattern. This banding pattern consists of light and dark bands that are specific to different regions of chromosome 10. By comparing the banding pattern to a standardized map, you can determine the band levels on chromosome 10.


A bands are dark bands?

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If a rock has bands of light an dark layersit is?

likely a sedimentary rock, which forms in layers over time. The light and dark bands may indicate different compositions or sediment types deposited during different periods. These rocks often provide clues about past environmental conditions.


Do smooth muscle have alternating dark and and light bands on them?

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Which proteins form light and dark bands?

In striated muscle fibers, light bands (I bands) are formed by the protein actin, while dark bands (A bands) are formed by the protein myosin. These proteins play a crucial role in the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction.


If a rock has bands of light and dark layers its what?

It could be a sedimentary rock or a foliated metamorphic rock exhibiting alternating bands of light and dark minerals.


What do the first 3 bands on a resistor indicate?

The first 3 band on a resistor indicate the value of that resistor.


Skeletal muscle cells are striated that is they have alternating dark and light bands called repectively?

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Two muscular tissues that show light and dark bands?

Skeletal and cardiac muscle tissues are both considered as striated, which means that they have light and dark bands.


Combination of alternating dark A bands and light?

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