Glimpse into the Nano-world (IMAGE)

University of Vienna

Glimpse into the Nano-world

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This is a section of a chromosome with "DNA-break machines." Loops of sister chromatids (blue and turquoise) are linked and held in shape by ring-shaped molecules. The machines are anchored between the DNA-loops at the axis of the chromosome. One of the two machines holds on to a piece of DNA it just has broken. This model only illustrates the principles described in the text above; other details (such as the form of the machines, colors etc.) are symbolic and not to be taken literally.

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Illustration: Franz Klein

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