Using Excel Mapper to Design Chromosome Idiograms
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University of California
Materia
DNA Protocol Physical map Idiogram Karyotype Evolution
Date
2022-09-01Referencia bibliográfica
Aaron Gálvez Salido, Rafael Navajas-Pérez; Using Excel Mapper to Design Chromosome Idiograms. The American Biology Teacher 1 September 2022; 84 (7): 396–398. doi: [https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2022.84.7.396]
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University of Granada PID-16-04Abstract
Idiograms are graphical representations in which chromosomes appear
ordered by their relative size, homology groups, and the presence of cytogenetic
landmarks such as centromeres, secondary constrictions, and
banding patterns. They have become crucial elements in cytogenetic
research. Here, we describe a simple protocol for spreadsheet software to
draw idiograms and map any type of sequence onto them. These graphs
can be easily used to present research results and can become the basis to
raise and resolve questions related to different biological issues. The methodology
is inexpensive, easy to follow, and allows customization to meet
a wide range of educational scenarios focused in genetics and evolution.