Satellite DNA
What is it? DNA that forms a separate band in a bouyant density gradient because of its different nucleotide composition (A:T rich DNAs are less dense than G:C rich DNAs). Highly repetitive eukaryotic DNA primarily located around centromeres. Satellite DNA usually has a different buoyant density than the rest of the cells DNA.Added By: Ella
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