chromonema
/ˌkroʊməˈniːmə/
noun
- The coiled, thread-like core of a chromosome, visible during cell division.
- Changes in the chromonema structure can affect how genetic information is copied.
- Under high magnification, the chromonema appears as a thin, twisted filament inside the chromosome.
- The chromonema unwinds and becomes visible when the cell begins to divide.