Crossover Confusion (IMAGE)

University of Oregon

Crossover Confusion

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Fluorescent image shows chromosomes (green) segregating in two developing eggs. In each egg, one chromosome (the largest green one) has too many crossovers and is having problems segregating. The image was taken on a deconvolution fluorescent microscope.

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Image courtesy of Diana Libuda

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