Metaphasic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to metaphase. not-comparable
"To obtain metaphasic chromosomes, root-tip spreads were prepared using pectinase (15 U/ml) and cellulase (80 U/ml) digestion prior to squashing in 45% acetic acid onto cleaned microscope slides as described by Schwarzacher et al."
Example
More examples"To obtain metaphasic chromosomes, root-tip spreads were prepared using pectinase (15 U/ml) and cellulase (80 U/ml) digestion prior to squashing in 45% acetic acid onto cleaned microscope slides as described by Schwarzacher et al."
Etymology
From metaphase + -ic.
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