Abstract

The sex chromosomes of the opossum, Didelphys virginiana, are the only elements that exhibit C-banding. In contrast, the sex chromosomes as well as the autosomes bear specific G-Bands. However, unlike other mammalian species different types of G-banding are observed if the chromosomes are pretreated with trypsin and SSC solution The SSC-pretreated chromosomes show discrete bands only when stained with Giemsa at certain pH values. An asynchronous pattern of terminal DNA replication is observed among the three C-banding regions of the X-chromosome. The inter- and intrapositive G-banding areas of the chromosomes are not always late in DNA replication in comparison to those negatively stained G-banding areas.

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